Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 140,116 miles on the clock, averaging 5,863 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for MV53 VFM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 140,116 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,514 |
| Average per year | 5,863 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MV53 VFM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| 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 VFM
What car is MV53 VFM?
MV53 VFM is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MV53 VFM?
The last recorded mileage for MV53 VFM was 140,116 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MV53 VFM passed its MOT?
MV53 VFM has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 8 Aug 2022.
Is MV53 VFM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 VFM 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 VFM?
MV53 VFM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.