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AE53 UAX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 144,261 miles on the clock, averaging 11,696 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,696

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 reading144,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year130
Average per year11,696
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UAX 35k62k90k117k144k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,261 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,244 miles
PASS
Mileage135,887 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,886 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage128,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,889 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,954 miles
PASS
Mileage116,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,898 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage105,653 miles
Since last MOT+12,712 miles
PASS
Mileage92,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,941 miles
Since last MOT+11,368 miles
PASS
Mileage81,573 miles
Since last MOT+14,192 miles
PASS
Mileage67,381 miles
Since last MOT+17,007 miles
PASS
Mileage50,374 miles
Since last MOT+15,332 miles
PASS
Mileage35,042 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 UAX

What car is AE53 UAX?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UAX?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UAX was 144,261 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UAX passed its MOT?

AE53 UAX has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2016.

Is AE53 UAX ULEZ compliant?

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

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