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MT53 DXO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 118,082 miles on the clock, averaging 7,490 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,490

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 reading118,082 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,490
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DXO 34k55k76k97k118k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,362 miles
PASS
Mileage112,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,720 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage106,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage101,644 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage94,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage88,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,693 miles
PASS
Mileage81,524 miles
Since last MOT+10,099 miles
PASS
Mileage71,425 miles
Since last MOT+17,780 miles
PASS
Mileage53,645 miles
Since last MOT+796 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,849 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage42,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage35,159 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage34,334 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 DXO

What car is MT53 DXO?

MT53 DXO is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT53 DXO?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DXO was 118,082 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DXO passed its MOT?

MT53 DXO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2017.

Is MT53 DXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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