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AE53 UBD

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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 189,518 miles on the clock, averaging 11,701 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,701

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,518 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,378
Average per year11,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UBD 30k70k110k150k190k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage184,140 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage179,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage175,581 miles
Since last MOT+86,777 miles
PASS
Mileage88,804 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,909 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage76,803 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage68,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage61,965 miles
Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage53,702 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage44,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,243 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage34,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage30,142 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UBD
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 UBD

What car is AE53 UBD?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UBD?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UBD was 189,518 miles, recorded on 2 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UBD passed its MOT?

AE53 UBD has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2020.

Is AE53 UBD ULEZ compliant?

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

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