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MK53 NHU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 92,277 miles on the clock, averaging 5,490 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 NHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,277
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,490

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 reading92,277 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,490
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MK53 NHU 26k43k59k76k92k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,341 miles
PASS
Mileage84,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage79,760 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,754 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage70,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage64,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage60,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage55,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage51,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage46,588 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage42,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,560 miles
PASS
Mileage35,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage26,206 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 NHU

What car is MK53 NHU?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 NHU?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 NHU was 92,277 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 NHU passed its MOT?

MK53 NHU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2018.

Is MK53 NHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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