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AE53 EFJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 121,568 miles on the clock, averaging 8,178 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 EFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,568
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,178

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,568 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 EFJ 26k50k74k98k122k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage116,243 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage108,624 miles
Since last MOT+1,381 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
PASS
Mileage99,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,407 miles
Since last MOT+10,888 miles
PASS
Mileage88,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
PASS
Mileage77,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,106 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage56,069 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,059 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage45,143 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage39,264 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage32,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage25,763 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 EFJ
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 EFJ

What car is AE53 EFJ?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 EFJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 EFJ was 121,568 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 EFJ passed its MOT?

AE53 EFJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2018.

Is AE53 EFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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