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MK53 FWL

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 105,550 miles on the clock, averaging 10,280 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 FWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,280

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 reading105,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,767
Average per year10,280
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK53 FWL 9k33k57k81k106k '06'15'10

Check MK53 FWL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,767 miles
PASS
Mileage96,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage90,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,039 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
Mileage78,988 miles
Since last MOT+12,445 miles
PASS
Mileage66,543 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,528 miles
Since last MOT+13,105 miles
PASS
Mileage53,423 miles
Since last MOT+13,895 miles
PASS
Mileage39,528 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,527 miles
Since last MOT+18,317 miles
PASS
Mileage21,210 miles
Since last MOT+274 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,936 miles
Since last MOT+6,425 miles
PASS
Mileage14,511 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage8,875 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 FWL

What car is MK53 FWL?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 FWL?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 FWL was 105,550 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 FWL passed its MOT?

MK53 FWL has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2015.

Is MK53 FWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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