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MK53 JPU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 80,383 miles on the clock, averaging 4,751 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 JPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,383
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,751

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 reading80,383 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 JPU 29k42k55k68k80k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,383 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage88,388 miles
Since last MOT+17,368 miles
PASS
Mileage71,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage67,225 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,150 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage61,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage55,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage44,987 miles
Since last MOT+10,392 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage29,301 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 JPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 JPU

What car is MK53 JPU?

MK53 JPU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 JPU?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 JPU was 80,383 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 JPU passed its MOT?

MK53 JPU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2017.

Is MK53 JPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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