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MT53 PLF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 113,902 miles on the clock, averaging 5,033 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT53 PLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,033

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,902 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,222
Average per year5,033
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT53 PLF 19k43k67k90k114k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage110,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage108,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage106,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage103,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage101,172 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage98,541 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
PASS
Mileage97,475 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
PASS
Mileage97,418 miles
Since last MOT+9,282 miles
PASS
Mileage88,136 miles
Since last MOT+2,263 miles
PASS
Mileage85,873 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage80,386 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage71,868 miles
Since last MOT+10,627 miles
PASS
Mileage61,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
Mileage53,600 miles
Since last MOT+12,835 miles
PASS
Mileage40,765 miles
Since last MOT+10,284 miles
PASS
Mileage30,481 miles
Since last MOT+11,211 miles
PASS
Mileage19,270 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 PLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 PLF

What car is MT53 PLF?

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

What is the mileage of MT53 PLF?

The last recorded mileage for MT53 PLF was 113,902 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT53 PLF passed its MOT?

MT53 PLF has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2025.

Is MT53 PLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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