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AE53 EDU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 140,830 miles on the clock, averaging 9,138 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 EDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,138

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 reading140,830 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 EDU 31k59k86k113k141k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage136,069 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage129,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage127,047 miles
Since last MOT+7,165 miles
PASS
Mileage119,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage112,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage102,316 miles
Since last MOT+14,040 miles
PASS
Mileage88,276 miles
Since last MOT+15,091 miles
PASS
Mileage73,185 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage63,213 miles
Since last MOT+10,487 miles
PASS
Mileage52,726 miles
Since last MOT+13,807 miles
PASS
Mileage38,919 miles
Since last MOT+7,820 miles
PASS
Mileage31,099 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 EDU

What car is AE53 EDU?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 EDU?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 EDU was 140,830 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 EDU passed its MOT?

AE53 EDU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2018.

Is AE53 EDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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