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MW53 BTF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 99,542 miles on the clock, averaging 8,072 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 BTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,072

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,072
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW53 BTF 31k48k65k82k100k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,542 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage95,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage85,101 miles
Since last MOT+11,040 miles
PASS
Mileage74,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage66,884 miles
Since last MOT+9,649 miles
PASS
Mileage57,235 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage51,122 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,988 miles
PASS
Mileage43,007 miles
Since last MOT+12,310 miles
PASS
Mileage30,697 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 BTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 BTF

What car is MW53 BTF?

MW53 BTF is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW53 BTF?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 BTF was 99,542 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 BTF passed its MOT?

MW53 BTF has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2015.

Is MW53 BTF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 BTF 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 BTF?

MW53 BTF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.