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MV53 VCZ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 108,155 miles on the clock, averaging 6,049 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 VCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,049

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

Below average
Latest reading108,155 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 VCZ 19k41k64k86k108k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,155 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
PASS
Mileage107,993 miles
Since last MOT+823 miles
PASS
Mileage107,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage105,896 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage103,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage101,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage96,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,310 miles
PASS
Mileage93,463 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage93,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage90,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,229 miles
Since last MOT+8,954 miles
PASS
Mileage81,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,275 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage71,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage64,293 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage52,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,947 miles
Since last MOT+12,506 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,441 miles
Since last MOT+11,357 miles
PASS
Mileage29,084 miles
Since last MOT+9,764 miles
PASS
Mileage19,320 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
PASS
Mileage19,140 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 VCZ
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 VCZ

What car is MV53 VCZ?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 VCZ?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 VCZ was 108,155 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 VCZ passed its MOT?

MV53 VCZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2021.

Is MV53 VCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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