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AE53 ECZ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 172,448 miles on the clock, averaging 14,430 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 ECZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,448
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,430

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,448 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,430
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 ECZ 56k85k114k143k172k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,448 miles
Since last MOT+14,544 miles
PASS
Mileage157,904 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,733 miles
Since last MOT+13,071 miles
PASS
Mileage144,662 miles
Since last MOT+17,175 miles
PASS
Mileage127,487 miles
Since last MOT+16,781 miles
PASS
Mileage110,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,706 miles
Since last MOT+15,763 miles
PASS
Mileage94,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,943 miles
Since last MOT+12,447 miles
PASS
Mileage82,496 miles
Since last MOT+12,167 miles
PASS
Mileage70,329 miles
Since last MOT+13,835 miles
PASS
Mileage56,494 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ECZ
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 ECZ

What car is AE53 ECZ?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ECZ?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ECZ was 172,448 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ECZ passed its MOT?

AE53 ECZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2014.

Is AE53 ECZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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