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AE53 UEL

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 154,506 miles on the clock, averaging 11,766 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,766

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 reading154,506 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,766
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 UEL 47k74k101k128k155k '06'15'11

Check AE53 UEL

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,034 miles
PASS
Mileage147,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,656 miles
PASS
Mileage139,816 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage129,642 miles
Since last MOT+15,922 miles
PASS
Mileage113,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,720 miles
Since last MOT+14,788 miles
PASS
Mileage98,932 miles
Since last MOT+14,230 miles
PASS
Mileage84,702 miles
Since last MOT+12,713 miles
PASS
Mileage71,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage61,465 miles
Since last MOT+14,784 miles
PASS
Mileage46,681 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UEL
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 UEL

What car is AE53 UEL?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UEL?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UEL was 154,506 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UEL passed its MOT?

AE53 UEL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2015.

Is AE53 UEL ULEZ compliant?

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

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