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 1388cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 148,072 miles on the clock, averaging 13,613 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 TXJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,072 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 13,613 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 TXJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| 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 TXJ
What car is ML53 TXJ?
ML53 TXJ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 TXJ?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 TXJ was 148,072 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 TXJ passed its MOT?
ML53 TXJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2016.
Is ML53 TXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 TXJ 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 TXJ?
ML53 TXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.