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AF53 CBU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 134,873 miles on the clock, averaging 8,853 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 CBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,853

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,226
Average per year8,853
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF53 CBU 35k60k85k110k135k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage125,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,939 miles
PASS
Mileage116,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,883 miles
PASS
Mileage108,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage98,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage89,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,640 miles
PASS
Mileage78,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage70,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,011 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,826 miles
PASS
Mileage59,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage49,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
PASS
Mileage42,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage34,695 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 CBU

What car is AF53 CBU?

AF53 CBU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 CBU?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 CBU was 134,873 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 CBU passed its MOT?

AF53 CBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2018.

Is AF53 CBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 CBU 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 AF53 CBU?

AF53 CBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.