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MT53 DUV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 183,736 miles on the clock, averaging 11,118 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,118

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,736 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DUV 41k77k112k148k184k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,736 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage180,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,160 miles
Since last MOT+28,871 miles
PASS
Mileage151,289 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
PASS
Mileage143,276 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage141,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
PASS
Mileage139,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage131,266 miles
Since last MOT+13,155 miles
PASS
Mileage118,111 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,110 miles
Since last MOT+17,188 miles
PASS
Mileage100,922 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,872 miles
Since last MOT+13,425 miles
PASS
Mileage87,447 miles
Since last MOT+13,851 miles
PASS
Mileage73,596 miles
Since last MOT+14,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,451 miles
Since last MOT+7,467 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage40,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 DUV

What car is MT53 DUV?

MT53 DUV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT53 DUV?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DUV was 183,736 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DUV passed its MOT?

MT53 DUV has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2019.

Is MT53 DUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 DUV 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 MT53 DUV?

MT53 DUV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.