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ML53 TZB

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 35,229 miles on the clock, averaging 1,132 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 TZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
1,132

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 reading35,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,904
Average per year1,132
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 TZB 17k21k26k31k35k '06'23'18

Check ML53 TZB

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,229 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage32,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage29,792 miles
Since last MOT+2,186 miles
PASS
Mileage27,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage25,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,802 miles
PASS
Mileage23,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,729 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage22,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage18,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,853 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,849 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
PASS
Mileage18,746 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage18,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage16,546 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 TZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 TZB

What car is ML53 TZB?

ML53 TZB is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 TZB?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 TZB was 35,229 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 TZB passed its MOT?

ML53 TZB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2023.

Is ML53 TZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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