Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
AE53 UHM

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 73,787 miles on the clock, averaging 4,520 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,787
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
4,520

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,337
Average per year4,520
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UHM 20k34k47k60k74k '06'18'14

Check AE53 UHM

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage69,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage63,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
PASS
Mileage57,948 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage49,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,992 miles
Since last MOT+867 miles
PASS
Mileage49,125 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,058 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage47,315 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,314 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage40,898 miles
Since last MOT+1,807 miles
PASS
Mileage39,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage29,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,305 miles
PASS
Mileage22,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage20,273 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Ford Focus often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

Read our Ford Focus Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Ford Focus

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

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

More AE53 U plates

Browse all AE53 U registrations from Peterborough.

About AE53 UHM

What car is AE53 UHM?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UHM?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UHM was 73,787 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UHM passed its MOT?

AE53 UHM has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2018.

Is AE53 UHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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