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AE53 UMC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 157,729 miles on the clock, averaging 11,885 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 UMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,729
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,885

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,729 miles
Reading date
Miles last year124
Average per year11,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE53 UMC 24k57k91k124k158k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,729 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,605 miles
Since last MOT+13,857 miles
PASS
Mileage143,748 miles
Since last MOT+19,333 miles
PASS
Mileage124,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,415 miles
Since last MOT+21,227 miles
PASS
Mileage103,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,188 miles
Since last MOT+21,483 miles
PASS
Mileage81,705 miles
Since last MOT+17,905 miles
PASS
Mileage63,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,387 miles
PASS
Mileage55,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage47,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage42,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,027 miles
Since last MOT+1,923 miles
PASS
Mileage33,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,104 miles
Since last MOT+9,318 miles
PASS
Mileage23,786 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UMC
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 UMC

What car is AE53 UMC?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 UMC?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 UMC was 157,729 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 UMC passed its MOT?

AE53 UMC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2018.

Is AE53 UMC ULEZ compliant?

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

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