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MT53 DZB

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 105,863 miles on the clock, averaging 7,060 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,863
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,863 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DZB 31k49k68k87k106k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,863 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
PASS
Mileage105,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,672 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage103,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage100,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage96,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage89,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,031 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,972 miles
Since last MOT+16,743 miles
PASS
Mileage63,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage59,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage50,867 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage41,535 miles
Since last MOT+10,897 miles
PASS
Mileage30,638 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DZB
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 DZB

What car is MT53 DZB?

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

What is the mileage of MT53 DZB?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DZB was 105,863 miles, recorded on 30 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DZB passed its MOT?

MT53 DZB has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2017.

Is MT53 DZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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