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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 114,946 miles on the clock, averaging 6,232 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UWY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,946 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,232 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 UWY |
| 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 UWY
What car is ML53 UWY?
ML53 UWY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 UWY?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 UWY was 114,946 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 UWY passed its MOT?
ML53 UWY has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2018.
Is ML53 UWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 UWY 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 UWY?
ML53 UWY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.