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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 100,780 miles on the clock, averaging 8,681 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 VAE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 100,780 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 8,681 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 VAE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 VAE
What car is ML53 VAE?
ML53 VAE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of ML53 VAE?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 VAE was 100,780 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 VAE passed its MOT?
ML53 VAE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2016.
Is ML53 VAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 VAE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VAE?
ML53 VAE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.