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MV53 UVM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 92,946 miles on the clock, averaging 4,503 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 UVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,946
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,503

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 reading92,946 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 UVM 30k46k61k77k93k '06'20'15

Check MV53 UVM

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,043 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,903 miles
Since last MOT+1,293 miles
PASS
Mileage87,610 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage85,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
PASS
Mileage82,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage78,697 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage76,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage72,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage66,485 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage60,186 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage54,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage48,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage41,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,585 miles
PASS
Mileage37,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage29,739 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
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 UVM

What car is MV53 UVM?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 UVM?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 UVM was 92,946 miles, recorded on 28 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 UVM passed its MOT?

MV53 UVM has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2020.

Is MV53 UVM ULEZ compliant?

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

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