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MW53 LHU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 92,249 miles on the clock, averaging 5,903 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 LHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,903

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,198
Average per year5,903
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW53 LHU 25k42k59k75k92k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage88,051 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage81,662 miles
Since last MOT+8,564 miles
PASS
Mileage73,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage65,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,228 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage58,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,341 miles
PASS
Mileage51,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage44,028 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage38,387 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage33,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage30,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
PASS
Mileage27,731 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage25,198 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 LHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 LHU

What car is MW53 LHU?

MW53 LHU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MW53 LHU?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 LHU was 92,249 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 LHU passed its MOT?

MW53 LHU has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2018.

Is MW53 LHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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