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AE53 UHU

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 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 161,582 miles on the clock, averaging 10,580 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,580

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 reading161,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year184
Average per year10,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UHU 61k86k111k136k162k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,582 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,398 miles
Since last MOT+12,833 miles
PASS
Mileage148,565 miles
Since last MOT+13,489 miles
PASS
Mileage135,076 miles
Since last MOT+11,456 miles
PASS
Mileage123,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,277 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,343 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage111,444 miles
Since last MOT+12,238 miles
PASS
Mileage99,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage94,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,778 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage84,175 miles
Since last MOT+23,140 miles
PASS
Mileage61,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UHU
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 UHU

What car is AE53 UHU?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UHU?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UHU was 161,582 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UHU passed its MOT?

AE53 UHU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2016.

Is AE53 UHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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