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AE53 ULD

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 131,984 miles on the clock, averaging 8,994 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 ULD

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,994

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year417
Average per year8,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 ULD 26k52k79k105k132k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,984 miles
Since last MOT+417 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,567 miles
Since last MOT+15,962 miles
PASS
Mileage115,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,605 miles
Since last MOT+14,700 miles
PASS
Mileage100,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,905 miles
Since last MOT+19,836 miles
PASS
Mileage81,069 miles
Since last MOT+9,184 miles
PASS
Mileage71,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,885 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage65,444 miles
Since last MOT+10,382 miles
PASS
Mileage55,062 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
PASS
Mileage47,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage40,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,631 miles
PASS
Mileage36,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage31,114 miles
Since last MOT+1,685 miles
PASS
Mileage29,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,528 miles
PASS
Mileage25,901 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AE53 ULD

What car is AE53 ULD?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ULD?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ULD was 131,984 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ULD passed its MOT?

AE53 ULD has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2018.

Is AE53 ULD ULEZ compliant?

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

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