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MV53 WXX

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 118,947 miles on the clock, averaging 7,455 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 WXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,455

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,455
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 WXX 24k48k71k95k119k '06'19'13

Check MV53 WXX

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,947 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,944 miles
Since last MOT+16,812 miles
PASS
Mileage102,132 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,130 miles
Since last MOT+14,873 miles
PASS
Mileage87,257 miles
Since last MOT+1,348 miles
PASS
Mileage85,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage82,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage75,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,665 miles
PASS
Mileage70,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage65,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage58,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage50,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage42,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage37,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage30,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage23,950 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 WXX
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 WXX

What car is MV53 WXX?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 WXX?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 WXX was 118,947 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 WXX passed its MOT?

MV53 WXX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2019.

Is MV53 WXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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