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MT53 DVJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 69,241 miles on the clock, averaging 4,380 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,380

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading69,241 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,839
Average per year4,380
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DVJ 16k29k42k56k69k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage69,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage66,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage63,256 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,900 miles
PASS
Mileage61,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,355 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage58,900 miles
Since last MOT+2,006 miles
PASS
Mileage56,894 miles
Since last MOT+1,683 miles
PASS
Mileage55,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage52,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage50,194 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage47,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,655 miles
PASS
Mileage39,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,511 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage27,469 miles
Since last MOT+9,944 miles
PASS
Mileage17,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage15,750 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
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 DVJ

What car is MT53 DVJ?

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

What is the mileage of MT53 DVJ?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DVJ was 69,241 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DVJ passed its MOT?

MT53 DVJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jan 2019.

Is MT53 DVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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