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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 95,426 miles on the clock, averaging 7,226 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 USO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 95,426 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,420 |
| Average per year | 7,226 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 USO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 USO
What car is ML53 USO?
ML53 USO is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 USO?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 USO was 95,426 miles, recorded on 16 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 USO passed its MOT?
ML53 USO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 16 May 2019.
Is ML53 USO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 USO 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 USO?
ML53 USO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.