Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 26,192 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for AD53 VME
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 26,192 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AD53 VME |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AD53 VME
What car is AD53 VME?
AD53 VME is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AD53 VME?
The last recorded mileage for AD53 VME was 26,192 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD53 VME passed its MOT?
AD53 VME has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Jan 2015.
Is AD53 VME ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD53 VME 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 AD53 VME?
AD53 VME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.