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MK53 HFP

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 119,337 miles on the clock, averaging 3,928 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 HFP

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
3,928

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading119,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 HFP 45k64k82k101k119k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,337 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage116,815 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,782 miles
Since last MOT+652 miles
PASS
Mileage116,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,130 miles
Since last MOT+829 miles
PASS
Mileage115,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,074 miles
PASS
Mileage114,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage109,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage105,288 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage100,995 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage97,475 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage94,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,973 miles
PASS
Mileage81,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,241 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage70,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage62,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,615 miles
PASS
Mileage58,055 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage50,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage45,274 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 HFP
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 HFP

What car is MK53 HFP?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 HFP?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 HFP was 119,337 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 HFP passed its MOT?

MK53 HFP has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2025.

Is MK53 HFP ULEZ compliant?

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

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