Vehicle summary
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 1388cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 124,711 miles on the clock, averaging 8,896 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 HLF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 124,711 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,896 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 HLF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 HLF
What car is MK53 HLF?
MK53 HLF is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 HLF?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 HLF was 124,711 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 HLF passed its MOT?
MK53 HLF has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2018.
Is MK53 HLF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 HLF 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 HLF?
MK53 HLF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.