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MJ53 LBF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 128,878 miles on the clock, averaging 9,688 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 LBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,688

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,786
Average per year9,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 LBF 23k49k76k102k129k '06'17'12

Check MJ53 LBF

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage128,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage119,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,092 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage106,399 miles
Since last MOT+8,919 miles
PASS
Mileage97,480 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage90,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,477 miles
PASS
Mileage87,663 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage82,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,238 miles
Since last MOT+12,199 miles
PASS
Mileage70,039 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage62,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage54,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,006 miles
PASS
Mileage43,506 miles
Since last MOT+20,986 miles
PASS
Mileage22,520 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 LBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 LBF

What car is MJ53 LBF?

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

What is the mileage of MJ53 LBF?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 LBF was 128,878 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 LBF passed its MOT?

MJ53 LBF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 12 Dec 2017.

Is MJ53 LBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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