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MV53 WKN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 104,970 miles on the clock, averaging 8,178 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for MV53 WKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,178

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading104,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,997
Average per year8,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 WKN 17k39k61k83k105k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage97,973 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage89,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage84,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage77,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage71,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage63,933 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage58,626 miles
Since last MOT+12,488 miles
PASS
Mileage46,138 miles
Since last MOT+11,976 miles
PASS
Mileage34,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,162 miles
Since last MOT+12,179 miles
PASS
Mileage21,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage17,288 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 WKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MV53 WKN

What car is MV53 WKN?

MV53 WKN is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV53 WKN?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 WKN was 104,970 miles, recorded on 15 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 WKN passed its MOT?

MV53 WKN has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2017.

Is MV53 WKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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