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MV53 UXO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 132,185 miles on the clock, averaging 11,789 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 UXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,789

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 reading132,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,171
Average per year11,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 UXO 16k45k74k103k132k '06'16'12

Check MV53 UXO

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,185 miles
Since last MOT+17,171 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,014 miles
Since last MOT+16,041 miles
PASS
Mileage98,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage94,237 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,236 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
PASS
Mileage85,099 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,098 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage73,814 miles
Since last MOT+11,913 miles
PASS
Mileage61,901 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage50,169 miles
Since last MOT+12,213 miles
PASS
Mileage37,956 miles
Since last MOT+13,530 miles
PASS
Mileage24,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage15,696 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UXO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
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 UXO

What car is MV53 UXO?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 UXO?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 UXO was 132,185 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 UXO passed its MOT?

MV53 UXO has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2016.

Is MV53 UXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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