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MV53 UTW

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 119,995 miles on the clock, averaging 6,188 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 UTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,188

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

Below average
Latest reading119,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 UTW 27k50k73k97k120k '06'21'15

Check MV53 UTW

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,995 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,993 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,899 miles
Since last MOT+13,347 miles
PASS
Mileage106,552 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,542 miles
Since last MOT+11,489 miles
PASS
Mileage95,053 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,054 miles
PASS
Mileage82,920 miles
Since last MOT+12,918 miles
PASS
Mileage70,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage67,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,147 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage63,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage59,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage56,611 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,339 miles
PASS
Mileage53,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage49,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage40,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage36,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage31,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage26,525 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UTW
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 UTW

What car is MV53 UTW?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 UTW?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 UTW was 119,995 miles, recorded on 18 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 UTW passed its MOT?

MV53 UTW has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2021.

Is MV53 UTW ULEZ compliant?

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

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