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MK53 FZU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 122,671 miles on the clock, averaging 5,909 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 FZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,671
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,909

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,671 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,909
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 FZU 25k49k74k98k123k '07'23'16

Check MK53 FZU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage118,287 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,286 miles
Since last MOT+3,633 miles
PASS
Mileage114,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage111,570 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage107,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage101,575 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage97,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,942 miles
PASS
Mileage92,090 miles
Since last MOT+10,709 miles
PASS
Mileage81,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage75,109 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage68,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage62,314 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage55,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage49,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage42,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,990 miles
PASS
Mileage35,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage31,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage24,731 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 FZU
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 FZU

What car is MK53 FZU?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 FZU?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 FZU was 122,671 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 FZU passed its MOT?

MK53 FZU has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2023.

Is MK53 FZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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