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MV53 UZC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 43,288 miles on the clock, averaging 2,085 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 UZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,085

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 reading43,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year2,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 UZC 18k25k31k37k43k '06'18'14

Check MV53 UZC

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,288 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage36,497 miles
Since last MOT+5,229 miles
PASS
Mileage31,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,036 miles
PASS
Mileage27,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,232 miles
Since last MOT+199 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage22,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage16,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage10,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage57,751 miles
Since last MOT+7,826 miles
PASS
Mileage49,925 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,282 miles
Since last MOT+16,587 miles
PASS
Mileage27,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,348 miles
PASS
Mileage18,347 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 UZC

What car is MV53 UZC?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 UZC?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 UZC was 43,288 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 UZC passed its MOT?

MV53 UZC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2018.

Is MV53 UZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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