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MW53 BKU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 148,905 miles on the clock, averaging 10,685 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 BKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,905
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,685

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 reading148,905 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,299
Average per year10,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 BKU 46k72k97k123k149k '07'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,905 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage140,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,606 miles
Since last MOT+9,621 miles
PASS
Mileage130,985 miles
Since last MOT+22,804 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,181 miles
Since last MOT+22,484 miles
PASS
Mileage85,697 miles
Since last MOT+20,780 miles
PASS
Mileage64,917 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,916 miles
Since last MOT+2,247 miles
PASS
Mileage62,669 miles
Since last MOT+2,980 miles
PASS
Mileage59,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage55,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage50,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage45,758 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 BKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 BKU

What car is MW53 BKU?

MW53 BKU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MW53 BKU?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 BKU was 148,905 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 BKU passed its MOT?

MW53 BKU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2016.

Is MW53 BKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 BKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 BKU?

MW53 BKU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.