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MT53 DWL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 134,666 miles on the clock, averaging 8,491 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,491

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,491
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DWL 9k40k72k103k135k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,666 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,665 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage126,018 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,016 miles
Since last MOT+10,026 miles
PASS
Mileage115,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,990 miles
Since last MOT+10,434 miles
PASS
Mileage105,556 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,553 miles
Since last MOT+15,822 miles
PASS
Mileage89,731 miles
Since last MOT+18,028 miles
PASS
Mileage71,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,703 miles
Since last MOT+17,470 miles
PASS
Mileage54,233 miles
Since last MOT+13,656 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,577 miles
Since last MOT+408 miles
PASS
Mileage40,169 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage37,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage32,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage28,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,932 miles
PASS
Mileage25,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage21,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage14,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage8,718 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
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 DWL

What car is MT53 DWL?

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

What is the mileage of MT53 DWL?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DWL was 134,666 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DWL passed its MOT?

MT53 DWL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2021.

Is MT53 DWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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