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AE53 ECN

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 90,203 miles on the clock, averaging 5,044 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 ECN

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,044

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

Below average
Latest reading90,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,629
Average per year5,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 ECN 29k45k60k75k90k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,629 miles
PASS
Mileage87,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage84,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,019 miles
PASS
Mileage82,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage79,890 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,886 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage74,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage69,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage63,387 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage55,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage49,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage44,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
Mileage37,576 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,083 miles
PASS
Mileage29,381 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ECN
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 ECN

What car is AE53 ECN?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ECN?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ECN was 90,203 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ECN passed its MOT?

AE53 ECN has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2018.

Is AE53 ECN ULEZ compliant?

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

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