Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 114,897 miles on the clock, averaging 11,606 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 DYO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 114,897 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,606 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 DYO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 DYO
What car is ML53 DYO?
ML53 DYO is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 DYO?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 DYO was 114,897 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 DYO passed its MOT?
ML53 DYO has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2014.
Is ML53 DYO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 DYO 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 DYO?
ML53 DYO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.