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MK53 FWO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 121,806 miles on the clock, averaging 5,785 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 FWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,806
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,785

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 reading121,806 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,785
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 FWO 33k55k77k100k122k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage117,136 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,107 miles
PASS
Mileage105,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,028 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage95,464 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,462 miles
Since last MOT+13,389 miles
PASS
Mileage82,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage79,931 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage76,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
PASS
Mileage73,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage68,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage63,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,066 miles
PASS
Mileage59,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage54,002 miles
Since last MOT+4,822 miles
PASS
Mileage49,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage44,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage42,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage37,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,804 miles
PASS
Mileage32,823 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 FWO

What car is MK53 FWO?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 FWO?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 FWO was 121,806 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 FWO passed its MOT?

MK53 FWO has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2022.

Is MK53 FWO ULEZ compliant?

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

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