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MJ53 KVU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 81,360 miles on the clock, averaging 11,904 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 KVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,904

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading81,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,485
Average per year11,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 KVU 24k38k53k67k81k '06'11'08

Check MJ53 KVU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,485 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,875 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage66,416 miles
Since last MOT+15,916 miles
PASS
Mileage50,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,500 miles
Since last MOT+24,561 miles
PASS
Mileage25,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,169 miles
PASS
Mileage23,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 KVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 KVU

What car is MJ53 KVU?

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

What is the mileage of MJ53 KVU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 KVU was 81,360 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 KVU passed its MOT?

MJ53 KVU has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2011.

Is MJ53 KVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 KVU 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 KVU?

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