Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 154,683 miles on the clock, averaging 8,155 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MV53 VBO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,683 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,155 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MV53 VBO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MV53 VBO
What car is MV53 VBO?
MV53 VBO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MV53 VBO?
The last recorded mileage for MV53 VBO was 154,683 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MV53 VBO passed its MOT?
MV53 VBO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2020.
Is MV53 VBO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 VBO 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 VBO?
MV53 VBO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.