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MV53 WHZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 102,913 miles on the clock, averaging 6,786 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 WHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,786

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,913 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 WHZ 26k45k64k84k103k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,913 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,912 miles
Since last MOT+844 miles
PASS
Mileage102,068 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage100,528 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage97,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,562 miles
PASS
Mileage92,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage88,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage84,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage80,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage73,118 miles
Since last MOT+12,732 miles
PASS
Mileage60,386 miles
Since last MOT+19,034 miles
PASS
Mileage41,352 miles
Since last MOT+12,575 miles
PASS
Mileage28,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage25,999 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 WHZ

What car is MV53 WHZ?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 WHZ?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 WHZ was 102,913 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 WHZ passed its MOT?

MV53 WHZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2017.

Is MV53 WHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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