Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 124,397 miles on the clock, averaging 5,323 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AE53 ULW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,397 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 266 |
| Average per year | 5,323 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE53 ULW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AE53 ULW
What car is AE53 ULW?
AE53 ULW is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
What is the mileage of AE53 ULW?
The last recorded mileage for AE53 ULW was 124,397 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE53 ULW passed its MOT?
AE53 ULW has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2025.
Is AE53 ULW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 ULW 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 ULW?
AE53 ULW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.