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MV53 WHR

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 28,229 miles on the clock, averaging 1,698 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 WHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
28,229
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
1,698

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 reading28,229 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year1,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 WHR 9k14k19k23k28k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage28,229 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,226 miles
Since last MOT+9,549 miles
PASS
Mileage18,677 miles
Since last MOT+7,376 miles
PASS
Mileage11,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage5,010 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage35,770 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage25,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,594 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage22,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage14,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage9,346 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
PASS
Mileage9,069 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 WHR
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 WHR

What car is MV53 WHR?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 WHR?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 WHR was 28,229 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 WHR passed its MOT?

MV53 WHR has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2017.

Is MV53 WHR ULEZ compliant?

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

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