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MK53 FLH

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 7 (75% pass rate). It has 134,802 miles on the clock, averaging 5,688 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 FLH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
134,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,688

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

Below average
Latest reading134,802 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,497
Average per year5,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 FLH 21k50k78k106k135k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage127,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage118,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage109,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage104,285 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage101,179 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,151 miles
Since last MOT+2,943 miles
PASS
Mileage98,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,704 miles
PASS
Mileage95,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage91,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,085 miles
PASS
Mileage88,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,447 miles
PASS
Mileage84,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,894 miles
PASS
Mileage80,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage75,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage68,615 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage60,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage52,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,139 miles
PASS
Mileage44,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage36,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage30,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,846 miles
PASS
Mileage22,215 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage21,249 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 FLH

What car is MK53 FLH?

MK53 FLH is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 FLH?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 FLH was 134,802 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 FLH passed its MOT?

MK53 FLH has had 28 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (21 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2026.

Is MK53 FLH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 FLH 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 MK53 FLH?

MK53 FLH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.