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 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 147,589 miles on the clock, averaging 8,088 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 USU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 147,589 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,965 |
| Average per year | 8,088 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 USU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| 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 USU
What car is ML53 USU?
ML53 USU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 USU?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 USU was 147,589 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 USU passed its MOT?
ML53 USU has had 12 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (12 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2016.
Is ML53 USU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 USU 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 USU?
ML53 USU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.