Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1753cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 134,674 miles on the clock, averaging 6,563 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for MW53 FOM
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 134,674 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,102 |
| Average per year | 6,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 FOM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MW53 FOM
What car is MW53 FOM?
MW53 FOM is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MW53 FOM?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 FOM was 134,674 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 FOM passed its MOT?
MW53 FOM has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 7 Mar 2015.
Is MW53 FOM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 FOM 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 FOM?
MW53 FOM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.