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AE53 ULY

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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 97,173 miles on the clock, averaging 6,013 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 ULY

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,173
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,013

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,173 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,013
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 ULY 31k48k64k81k97k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,173 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage89,753 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage81,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage78,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage74,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage70,205 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage65,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage57,563 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage49,287 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
PASS
Mileage41,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage31,105 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ULY
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 ULY

What car is AE53 ULY?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 ULY?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 ULY was 97,173 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 ULY passed its MOT?

AE53 ULY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2017.

Is AE53 ULY ULEZ compliant?

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

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