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AE53 EFC

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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 140,879 miles on the clock, averaging 8,416 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 EFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,416

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,446
Average per year8,416
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 EFC 39k65k90k116k141k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,879 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,433 miles
Since last MOT+9,823 miles
PASS
Mileage129,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage122,037 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage115,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage109,936 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage104,792 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage103,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage95,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage87,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,883 miles
Since last MOT+13,968 miles
PASS
Mileage73,915 miles
Since last MOT+14,202 miles
PASS
Mileage59,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,576 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,423 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 EFC
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 EFC

What car is AE53 EFC?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 EFC?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 EFC was 140,879 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 EFC passed its MOT?

AE53 EFC has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2018.

Is AE53 EFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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