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AE53 UAU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 178,989 miles on the clock, averaging 9,994 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,994

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,163
Average per year9,994
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 UAU 39k74k109k144k179k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,989 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage171,826 miles
Since last MOT+7,541 miles
PASS
Mileage164,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,285 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage154,435 miles
Since last MOT+11,710 miles
PASS
Mileage142,725 miles
Since last MOT+11,242 miles
PASS
Mileage131,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage122,264 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,462 miles
PASS
Mileage102,461 miles
Since last MOT+10,351 miles
PASS
Mileage92,110 miles
Since last MOT+10,577 miles
PASS
Mileage81,533 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,532 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage71,613 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,612 miles
Since last MOT+10,439 miles
PASS
Mileage61,173 miles
Since last MOT+10,767 miles
PASS
Mileage50,406 miles
Since last MOT+11,125 miles
PASS
Mileage39,281 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UAU
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 UAU

What car is AE53 UAU?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UAU?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UAU was 178,989 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UAU passed its MOT?

AE53 UAU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2020.

Is AE53 UAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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