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MV53 UZM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 139,113 miles on the clock, averaging 8,474 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 UZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,474

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,113 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,474
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MV53 UZM 34k60k87k113k139k '06'18'12

Check MV53 UZM

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,113 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage129,342 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,257 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage121,255 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage113,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,920 miles
PASS
Mileage105,580 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage99,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,810 miles
PASS
Mileage91,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage83,522 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,996 miles
PASS
Mileage75,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,508 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage67,995 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage60,454 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,435 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage50,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,774 miles
Since last MOT+13,230 miles
PASS
Mileage37,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage34,058 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 UZM

What car is MV53 UZM?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 UZM?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 UZM was 139,113 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 UZM passed its MOT?

MV53 UZM has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2018.

Is MV53 UZM ULEZ compliant?

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

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