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MM53 DPY

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 93,897 miles on the clock, averaging 7,595 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 MM53 DPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,595

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading93,897 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM53 DPY 18k37k56k75k94k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,897 miles
Since last MOT+12,594 miles
PASS
Mileage81,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,303 miles
Since last MOT+11,029 miles
PASS
Mileage70,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,274 miles
Since last MOT+12,263 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,011 miles
Since last MOT+10,251 miles
PASS
Mileage47,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage41,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage36,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage35,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage29,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage23,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage18,490 miles

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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

RegistrationMM53 DPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MM53 DPY

What car is MM53 DPY?

MM53 DPY is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MM53 DPY?

The last recorded mileage for MM53 DPY was 93,897 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM53 DPY passed its MOT?

MM53 DPY has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2016.

Is MM53 DPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM53 DPY 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 MM53 DPY?

MM53 DPY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.