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MT53 DVH

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 221,353 miles on the clock, averaging 11,726 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
221,353
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
11,726

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading221,353 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,903
Average per year11,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DVH 17k68k119k170k221k '06'24'16

Check MT53 DVH

Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage221,353 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage212,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage204,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,445 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage194,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,363 miles
Since last MOT+9,175 miles
PASS
Mileage185,188 miles
Since last MOT+10,383 miles
PASS
Mileage174,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,805 miles
Since last MOT+78,984 miles
PASS
Mileage95,821 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,817 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage85,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage77,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,981 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage68,421 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,375 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage62,000 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage54,311 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage42,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage36,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage32,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage26,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage18,449 miles
Since last MOT+1,408 miles
PASS
Mileage17,041 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 DVH

What car is MT53 DVH?

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

What is the mileage of MT53 DVH?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DVH was 221,353 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DVH passed its MOT?

MT53 DVH has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2024.

Is MT53 DVH ULEZ compliant?

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

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