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MV53 URJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 180,453 miles on the clock, averaging 18,106 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 URJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,453
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
18,106

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,453 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-16
Average per year18,106
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 URJ 74k101k127k154k180k '06'12'10

Check MV53 URJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,453 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,469 miles
Since last MOT+22,124 miles
PASS
Mileage158,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,345 miles
Since last MOT+22,183 miles
PASS
Mileage136,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,162 miles
Since last MOT+22,768 miles
PASS
Mileage113,394 miles
Since last MOT+25,698 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,696 miles
Since last MOT+8,423 miles
PASS
Mileage79,273 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage74,177 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 URJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 URJ

What car is MV53 URJ?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 URJ?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 URJ was 180,453 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 URJ passed its MOT?

MV53 URJ has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2012.

Is MV53 URJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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