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MV53 UXY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 106,673 miles on the clock, averaging 4,546 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 UXY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,546

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,673 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,117
Average per year4,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 UXY 17k39k62k84k107k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage104,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,556 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage101,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,971 miles
PASS
Mileage98,630 miles
Since last MOT+2,083 miles
PASS
Mileage96,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,050 miles
PASS
Mileage94,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage92,569 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage85,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage79,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage75,520 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
PASS
Mileage71,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage68,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,128 miles
PASS
Mileage62,947 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage54,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage49,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage44,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage38,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage31,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage23,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage18,596 miles
Since last MOT+1,544 miles
PASS
Mileage17,052 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
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 UXY

What car is MV53 UXY?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 UXY?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 UXY was 106,673 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 UXY passed its MOT?

MV53 UXY has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is MV53 UXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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