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MP53 SOH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 65,171 miles on the clock, averaging 5,889 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MP53 SOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
5,889

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading65,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year60
Average per year5,889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MP53 SOH 12k25k38k52k65k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,171 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,111 miles
Since last MOT+14,445 miles
PASS
Mileage50,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,666 miles
Since last MOT+14,763 miles
PASS
Mileage35,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,903 miles
Since last MOT+13,698 miles
PASS
Mileage22,205 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage19,853 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage19,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,476 miles
PASS
Mileage17,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage16,191 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage14,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage11,777 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 SOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 SOH

What car is MP53 SOH?

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

What is the mileage of MP53 SOH?

The last recorded mileage for MP53 SOH was 65,171 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP53 SOH passed its MOT?

MP53 SOH has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2015.

Is MP53 SOH ULEZ compliant?

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

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