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AE53 UAR

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 123,616 miles on the clock, averaging 7,361 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,361

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 reading123,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,001
Average per year7,361
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UAR 34k57k79k101k124k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage117,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage110,810 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage107,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage99,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage94,916 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage90,958 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage84,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,490 miles
Since last MOT+9,952 miles
PASS
Mileage74,538 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage65,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage56,892 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,892 miles
Since last MOT+10,583 miles
PASS
Mileage46,309 miles
Since last MOT+12,116 miles
PASS
Mileage34,193 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UAR
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 UAR

What car is AE53 UAR?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UAR?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UAR was 123,616 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UAR passed its MOT?

AE53 UAR has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2018.

Is AE53 UAR ULEZ compliant?

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

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