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 1596cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 108,253 miles on the clock, averaging 6,806 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 HLR
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,253 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,806 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 HLR |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| 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 HLR
What car is MK53 HLR?
MK53 HLR is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 HLR?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 HLR was 108,253 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 HLR passed its MOT?
MK53 HLR has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2021.
Is MK53 HLR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 HLR 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 HLR?
MK53 HLR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.