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MW53 LVU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 120,045 miles on the clock, averaging 4,826 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 LVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,826

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading120,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,728
Average per year4,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 LVU 43k62k81k101k120k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,728 miles
PASS
Mileage118,317 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,311 miles
PASS
Mileage116,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage114,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,952 miles
PASS
Mileage111,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,255 miles
PASS
Mileage108,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage105,104 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,100 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage101,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,737 miles
PASS
Mileage95,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage89,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
PASS
Mileage85,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage78,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage70,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage49,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,951 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage42,590 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 LVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 LVU

What car is MW53 LVU?

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

What is the mileage of MW53 LVU?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 LVU was 120,045 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 LVU passed its MOT?

MW53 LVU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2023.

Is MW53 LVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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