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ML53 DYJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 107,687 miles on the clock, averaging 7,809 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 DYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,809

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading107,687 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 DYJ 22k43k65k86k108k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,687 miles
Since last MOT+21,905 miles
PASS
Mileage85,782 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,588 miles
Since last MOT+18,258 miles
PASS
Mileage67,330 miles
Since last MOT+12,844 miles
PASS
Mileage54,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage50,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage47,813 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage44,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage40,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
PASS
Mileage36,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage31,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage26,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage21,616 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 DYJ

What car is ML53 DYJ?

ML53 DYJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 DYJ?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 DYJ was 107,687 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 DYJ passed its MOT?

ML53 DYJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2017.

Is ML53 DYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 DYJ 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 ML53 DYJ?

ML53 DYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.