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MW53 LCV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 84,346 miles on the clock, averaging 5,876 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 LCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,346
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,876

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,346 miles
Reading date
Miles last year202
Average per year5,876
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 LCV 18k35k51k68k84k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,346 miles
Since last MOT+202 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
PASS
Mileage75,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage69,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,798 miles
PASS
Mileage61,913 miles
Since last MOT+10,071 miles
PASS
Mileage51,842 miles
Since last MOT+11,324 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage30,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage23,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,642 miles
Since last MOT+6,388 miles
PASS
Mileage17,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage11,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,825 miles
PASS
Mileage5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage18,283 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 LCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 LCV

What car is MW53 LCV?

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

What is the mileage of MW53 LCV?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 LCV was 84,346 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 LCV passed its MOT?

MW53 LCV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2018.

Is MW53 LCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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