Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
MW53 LVZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 19,226 miles on the clock, averaging 991 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 LVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
19,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
991

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading19,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year454
Average per year991
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 LVZ 4k8k11k15k19k '07'22'15

Check MW53 LVZ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage19,226 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
PASS
Mileage18,772 miles
Since last MOT+684 miles
PASS
Mileage18,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,088 miles
Since last MOT+587 miles
PASS
Mileage17,501 miles
Since last MOT+824 miles
PASS
Mileage16,677 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
PASS
Mileage15,915 miles
Since last MOT+1,077 miles
PASS
Mileage14,838 miles
Since last MOT+1,126 miles
PASS
Mileage13,712 miles
Since last MOT+1,191 miles
PASS
Mileage12,521 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
PASS
Mileage10,520 miles
Since last MOT+1,208 miles
PASS
Mileage9,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,028 miles
PASS
Mileage8,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage6,952 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage5,859 miles
Since last MOT+795 miles
PASS
Mileage5,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,412 miles
PASS
Mileage3,652 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 LVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

More MW53 L plates

Browse all MW53 L registrations from Manchester.

About MW53 LVZ

What car is MW53 LVZ?

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

What is the mileage of MW53 LVZ?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 LVZ was 19,226 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 LVZ passed its MOT?

MW53 LVZ has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2022.

Is MW53 LVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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