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MV53 WYM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 84,578 miles on the clock, averaging 11,061 miles per year, above 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 WYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,061

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading84,578 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV53 WYM 30k44k57k71k85k '06'11'10

Check MV53 WYM

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,578 miles
Since last MOT+7,398 miles
PASS
Mileage77,180 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,057 miles
Since last MOT+19,683 miles
PASS
Mileage57,374 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,365 miles
Since last MOT+18,108 miles
PASS
Mileage39,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,424 miles
PASS
Mileage32,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage29,886 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 WYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
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 WYM

What car is MV53 WYM?

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

What is the mileage of MV53 WYM?

The last recorded mileage for MV53 WYM was 84,578 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV53 WYM passed its MOT?

MV53 WYM has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2011.

Is MV53 WYM ULEZ compliant?

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

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