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AE53 EEV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 106,865 miles on the clock, averaging 5,395 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 EEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,395

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 reading106,865 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,395
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 EEV 30k49k68k88k107k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,865 miles
Since last MOT+7,634 miles
PASS
Mileage99,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,010 miles
PASS
Mileage91,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage87,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage82,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage75,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage66,825 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage60,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage57,003 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage53,041 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage48,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,489 miles
PASS
Mileage43,893 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage39,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage34,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage29,910 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 EEV

What car is AE53 EEV?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 EEV?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 EEV was 106,865 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 EEV passed its MOT?

AE53 EEV has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2021.

Is AE53 EEV ULEZ compliant?

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

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