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MT53 DZL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 111,088 miles on the clock, averaging 7,957 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 DZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,957

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,774
Average per year7,957
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 DZL 7k33k59k85k111k '06'20'14

Check MT53 DZL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,088 miles
Since last MOT+15,774 miles
PASS
Mileage95,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,314 miles
Since last MOT+25,846 miles
PASS
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,166 miles
PASS
Mileage62,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage56,017 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,013 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage51,136 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage46,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,380 miles
Since last MOT+5,753 miles
PASS
Mileage40,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage35,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage30,278 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage24,710 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,692 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage19,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,849 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage6,893 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 DZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MT53 DZL

What car is MT53 DZL?

MT53 DZL is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MT53 DZL?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 DZL was 111,088 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 DZL passed its MOT?

MT53 DZL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2020.

Is MT53 DZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT53 DZL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 DZL?

MT53 DZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.