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AE53 ECJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 157,701 miles on the clock, averaging 10,508 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 ECJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,508

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,792
Average per year10,508
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 ECJ 31k62k94k126k158k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage157,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage150,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,909 miles
Since last MOT+15,138 miles
PASS
Mileage135,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,056 miles
PASS
Mileage128,715 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage117,941 miles
Since last MOT+13,743 miles
PASS
Mileage104,198 miles
Since last MOT+14,940 miles
PASS
Mileage89,258 miles
Since last MOT+10,348 miles
PASS
Mileage78,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,423 miles
PASS
Mileage70,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage60,991 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage50,821 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage41,455 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage30,627 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 ECJ

What car is AE53 ECJ?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ECJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ECJ was 157,701 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ECJ passed its MOT?

AE53 ECJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 5 Oct 2018.

Is AE53 ECJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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