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AE53 EPO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 101,502 miles on the clock, averaging 5,582 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 EPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,502
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
5,582

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 reading101,502 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,582
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 EPO 25k44k63k82k102k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage97,613 miles
Since last MOT+3,648 miles
PASS
Mileage93,965 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage89,070 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage80,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage75,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage71,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage67,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage61,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage51,943 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage48,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage43,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage38,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
PASS
Mileage31,933 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage24,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,593 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 EPO
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 EPO

What car is AE53 EPO?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 EPO?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 EPO was 101,502 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 EPO passed its MOT?

AE53 EPO has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2020.

Is AE53 EPO ULEZ compliant?

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

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