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AE53 ULJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 126,055 miles on the clock, averaging 8,658 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 ULJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,658

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,055 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,658
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 ULJ 28k53k77k102k126k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage119,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage112,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage103,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage95,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage86,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
PASS
Mileage69,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage61,144 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage51,466 miles
Since last MOT+13,040 miles
PASS
Mileage38,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,340 miles
PASS
Mileage28,086 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ULJ
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 ULJ

What car is AE53 ULJ?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ULJ?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ULJ was 126,055 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ULJ passed its MOT?

AE53 ULJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2018.

Is AE53 ULJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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