Vehicle summary
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 148,013 miles on the clock, averaging 11,093 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DYJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,013 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,093 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MT53 DYJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MT53 DYJ
What car is MT53 DYJ?
MT53 DYJ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MT53 DYJ?
The last recorded mileage for MT53 DYJ was 148,013 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT53 DYJ passed its MOT?
MT53 DYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2019.
Is MT53 DYJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 DYJ 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 DYJ?
MT53 DYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.