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MK53 NKO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 81,918 miles on the clock, averaging 4,417 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 NKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,417

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 reading81,918 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 NKO 24k38k53k67k82k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,918 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage79,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage76,055 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage71,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage67,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,669 miles
PASS
Mileage63,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage58,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage53,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage49,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage44,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage39,871 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage33,918 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage28,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage23,972 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 NKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 NKO

What car is MK53 NKO?

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

What is the mileage of MK53 NKO?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 NKO was 81,918 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 NKO passed its MOT?

MK53 NKO has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2019.

Is MK53 NKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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