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MW53 LJY

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 86,602 miles on the clock, averaging 3,573 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 LJY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
86,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,573

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

Low mileage
Latest reading86,602 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,573
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 LJY 19k36k53k70k87k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,602 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,600 miles
Since last MOT+1,359 miles
PASS
Mileage85,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,241 miles
Since last MOT+1,283 miles
PASS
Mileage83,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage82,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,142 miles
PASS
Mileage81,319 miles
Since last MOT+485 miles
PASS
Mileage80,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,834 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage79,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage75,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage71,907 miles
Since last MOT+3,213 miles
PASS
Mileage68,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage64,553 miles
Since last MOT+5,504 miles
PASS
Mileage59,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,203 miles
PASS
Mileage56,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
PASS
Mileage53,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage47,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage41,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage35,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage30,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage24,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage19,232 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 LJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 LJY

What car is MW53 LJY?

MW53 LJY is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MW53 LJY?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 LJY was 86,602 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 LJY passed its MOT?

MW53 LJY has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2025.

Is MW53 LJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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