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MK53 HKV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 78,414 miles on the clock, averaging 6,951 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 HKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,951

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 reading78,414 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 HKV 19k34k49k64k78k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,279 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,135 miles
Since last MOT+14,450 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,685 miles
Since last MOT+12,650 miles
PASS
Mileage43,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage38,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage34,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage30,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage25,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage22,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage18,866 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 HKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
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 HKV

What car is MK53 HKV?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 HKV?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 HKV was 78,414 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 HKV passed its MOT?

MK53 HKV has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2015.

Is MK53 HKV ULEZ compliant?

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

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