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AE53 UKN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 165,577 miles on the clock, averaging 13,211 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,577
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,211

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 reading165,577 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,211
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 UKN 33k66k99k133k166k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,577 miles
Since last MOT+11,834 miles
PASS
Mileage153,743 miles
Since last MOT+12,136 miles
PASS
Mileage141,607 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage133,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage125,359 miles
Since last MOT+20,500 miles
PASS
Mileage104,859 miles
Since last MOT+21,850 miles
PASS
Mileage83,009 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,908 miles
Since last MOT+14,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,611 miles
Since last MOT+11,989 miles
PASS
Mileage58,622 miles
Since last MOT+11,063 miles
PASS
Mileage47,559 miles
Since last MOT+14,151 miles
PASS
Mileage33,408 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 UKN

What car is AE53 UKN?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UKN?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UKN was 165,577 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UKN passed its MOT?

AE53 UKN has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2016.

Is AE53 UKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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