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MT53 DXM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 55,330 miles on the clock, averaging 4,052 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,330
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,052

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 reading55,330 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,129
Average per year4,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DXM 15k25k35k45k55k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,330 miles
Since last MOT+1,129 miles
PASS
Mileage54,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage51,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage47,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,273 miles
PASS
Mileage44,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
Mileage38,204 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,124 miles
PASS
Mileage30,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage27,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
PASS
Mileage23,765 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage19,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage14,681 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 DXM

What car is MT53 DXM?

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

What is the mileage of MT53 DXM?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DXM was 55,330 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DXM passed its MOT?

MT53 DXM has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2016.

Is MT53 DXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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