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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 127,521 miles on the clock, averaging 12,001 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 USV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,521 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 174 |
| Average per year | 12,001 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 USV |
| 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 USV
What car is ML53 USV?
ML53 USV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 USV?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 USV was 127,521 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 USV passed its MOT?
ML53 USV has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2012.
Is ML53 USV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 USV 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 USV?
ML53 USV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.