Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 150,875 miles on the clock, averaging 6,399 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MW53 BHV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 150,875 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,204 |
| Average per year | 6,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 BHV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MW53 BHV
What car is MW53 BHV?
MW53 BHV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 BHV?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 BHV was 150,875 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 BHV passed its MOT?
MW53 BHV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 10 Feb 2021.
Is MW53 BHV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 BHV 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 MW53 BHV?
MW53 BHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.