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MV53 WFJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 147,199 miles on the clock, averaging 8,009 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 WFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,009

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,533
Average per year8,009
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 WFJ 23k54k85k116k147k '06'22'14

Check MV53 WFJ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,199 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage138,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,020 miles
PASS
Mileage131,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage122,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage116,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage110,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,997 miles
PASS
Mileage100,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,839 miles
Since last MOT+12,468 miles
PASS
Mileage88,371 miles
Since last MOT+12,685 miles
PASS
Mileage75,686 miles
Since last MOT+20,306 miles
PASS
Mileage55,380 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,368 miles
Since last MOT+12,988 miles
PASS
Mileage42,380 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage37,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage33,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage30,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage26,507 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage23,263 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 WFJ
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 WFJ

What car is MV53 WFJ?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 WFJ?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 WFJ was 147,199 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 WFJ passed its MOT?

MV53 WFJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2022.

Is MV53 WFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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