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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 186,036 miles on the clock, averaging 8,009 miles per year, around 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 FRP
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 186,036 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,009 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 FRP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| 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 FRP
What car is MW53 FRP?
MW53 FRP is an white Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MW53 FRP?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 FRP was 186,036 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 FRP passed its MOT?
MW53 FRP has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2019.
Is MW53 FRP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 FRP 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 FRP?
MW53 FRP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.