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MV53 VEW

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 63,464 miles on the clock, averaging 4,882 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 VEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,882

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 reading63,464 miles
Reading date
Miles last year605
Average per year4,882
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 VEW 29k38k46k55k63k '06'13'10

Check MV53 VEW

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,464 miles
Since last MOT+605 miles
PASS
Mileage62,859 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage52,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage44,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage40,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage37,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage29,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 VEW
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 VEW

What car is MV53 VEW?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 VEW?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 VEW was 63,464 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 VEW passed its MOT?

MV53 VEW has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2013.

Is MV53 VEW ULEZ compliant?

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

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