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MK53 FLN

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 149,792 miles on the clock, averaging 9,029 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 FLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,029

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 FLN 22k54k86k118k150k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,792 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,788 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
PASS
Mileage140,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,035 miles
Since last MOT+21,345 miles
PASS
Mileage118,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,690 miles
Since last MOT+17,537 miles
PASS
Mileage101,153 miles
Since last MOT+10,937 miles
PASS
Mileage90,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage83,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,579 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,151 miles
Since last MOT+9,718 miles
PASS
Mileage63,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,159 miles
PASS
Mileage56,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage42,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage35,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage29,712 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage23,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,664 miles
PASS
Mileage21,784 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FLN
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 FLN

What car is MK53 FLN?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 FLN?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 FLN was 149,792 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 FLN passed its MOT?

MK53 FLN has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2020.

Is MK53 FLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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