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MJ53 KUV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 51,822 miles on the clock, averaging 1,903 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 KUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,903

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,276
Average per year1,903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 KUV 15k24k34k43k52k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,276 miles
PASS
Mileage49,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage46,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage43,519 miles
Since last MOT+2,585 miles
PASS
Mileage40,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage38,008 miles
Since last MOT+701 miles
PASS
Mileage37,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage33,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage30,748 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage27,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage23,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage13,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage9,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage37,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage31,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage26,659 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage21,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage16,009 miles
Since last MOT+793 miles
PASS
Mileage15,216 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 KUV

What car is MJ53 KUV?

MJ53 KUV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ53 KUV?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 KUV was 51,822 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 KUV passed its MOT?

MJ53 KUV has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.

Is MJ53 KUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 KUV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MJ53 KUV?

MJ53 KUV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.