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AE53 UHT

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 139,707 miles on the clock, averaging 10,708 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,708

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,707 miles
Reading date
Miles last year365
Average per year10,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UHT 34k60k87k113k140k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,707 miles
Since last MOT+365 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage131,592 miles
Since last MOT+14,315 miles
PASS
Mileage117,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,277 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage114,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,660 miles
PASS
Mileage104,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage99,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage90,837 miles
Since last MOT+13,143 miles
PASS
Mileage77,694 miles
Since last MOT+26,963 miles
PASS
Mileage50,731 miles
Since last MOT+12,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,383 miles
PASS
Mileage34,328 miles
Since last MOT+796 miles
PASS
Mileage33,532 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UHT
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 UHT

What car is AE53 UHT?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UHT?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UHT was 139,707 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UHT passed its MOT?

AE53 UHT has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2016.

Is AE53 UHT ULEZ compliant?

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

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