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AE53 ECC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 129,152 miles on the clock, averaging 7,220 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 ECC

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,220

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

Below average
Latest reading129,152 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,220
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 ECC 32k56k80k105k129k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,152 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
PASS
Mileage120,519 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage114,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage110,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage104,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage98,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage92,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage87,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage83,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,891 miles
PASS
Mileage73,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage67,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
PASS
Mileage58,957 miles
Since last MOT+14,108 miles
PASS
Mileage44,849 miles
Since last MOT+13,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,605 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ECC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 ECC

What car is AE53 ECC?

AE53 ECC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 ECC?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ECC was 129,152 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ECC passed its MOT?

AE53 ECC has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2020.

Is AE53 ECC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 ECC 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 AE53 ECC?

AE53 ECC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.