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MT53 DXH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 107,041 miles on the clock, averaging 7,147 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,147

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 reading107,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,182
Average per year7,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DXH 19k41k63k85k107k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage103,859 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage97,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage92,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage87,477 miles
PASS
Mileage817,819 miles
Since last MOT+736,032 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,139 miles
PASS
Mileage74,648 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage67,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,570 miles
Since last MOT+10,410 miles
PASS
Mileage57,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage47,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,490 miles
PASS
Mileage38,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,478 miles
PASS
Mileage29,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage22,876 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage19,331 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 DXH

What car is MT53 DXH?

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

What is the mileage of MT53 DXH?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DXH was 107,041 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DXH passed its MOT?

MT53 DXH has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2018.

Is MT53 DXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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