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MP53 RZH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 51,526 miles on the clock, averaging 1,826 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MP53 RZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,826

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year608
Average per year1,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MP53 RZH 20k28k36k44k52k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,526 miles
Since last MOT+608 miles
PASS
Mileage50,918 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage48,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage46,236 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage44,932 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage42,038 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage39,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,516 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage37,503 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,485 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage35,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage33,631 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage24,619 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage17,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage10,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage385,657 miles
Since last MOT+351,970 miles
PASS
Mileage33,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,833 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,248 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RZH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MP53 RZH

What car is MP53 RZH?

MP53 RZH is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MP53 RZH?

The last recorded mileage for MP53 RZH was 51,526 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP53 RZH passed its MOT?

MP53 RZH has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.

Is MP53 RZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP53 RZH 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 MP53 RZH?

MP53 RZH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.