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MV53 UHX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 63,694 miles on the clock, averaging 3,583 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 UHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,694
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,583

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,694 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,755
Average per year3,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 UHX 14k26k39k51k64k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage61,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage58,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,580 miles
PASS
Mileage56,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage54,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,108 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage51,591 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage47,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage44,408 miles
Since last MOT+3,104 miles
PASS
Mileage41,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage36,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage32,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage30,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage25,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage18,769 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage13,585 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MV53 UHX

What car is MV53 UHX?

MV53 UHX is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV53 UHX?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 UHX was 63,694 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 UHX passed its MOT?

MV53 UHX has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Sep 2020.

Is MV53 UHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 UHX 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 MV53 UHX?

MV53 UHX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.