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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 40,318 miles on the clock, averaging 1,821 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for MV53 UNM
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 40,318 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,443 |
| Average per year | 1,821 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MV53 UNM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MV53 UNM
What car is MV53 UNM?
MV53 UNM is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MV53 UNM?
The last recorded mileage for MV53 UNM was 40,318 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MV53 UNM passed its MOT?
MV53 UNM has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 28 Sep 2017.
Is MV53 UNM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 UNM 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 UNM?
MV53 UNM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.