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MK53 HPX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 66,323 miles on the clock, averaging 2,920 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 HPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,323
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,920

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,323 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,157
Average per year2,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 HPX 12k26k39k53k66k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage66,323 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage63,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,166 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage60,645 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage57,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage55,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,668 miles
PASS
Mileage52,716 miles
PASS
Mileage90,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage86,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,732 miles
Since last MOT+8,295 miles
PASS
Mileage78,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,745 miles
PASS
Mileage66,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage63,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage58,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage51,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage44,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage36,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,151 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,967 miles
PASS
Mileage19,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage13,928 miles
Since last MOT+1,714 miles
PASS
Mileage12,214 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 HPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 HPX

What car is MK53 HPX?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 HPX?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 HPX was 66,323 miles, recorded on 13 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 HPX passed its MOT?

MK53 HPX has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 13 May 2025.

Is MK53 HPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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