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AF53 CHL

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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 79,239 miles on the clock, averaging 4,021 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 CHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,021

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,239 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 CHL 26k39k53k66k79k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,239 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage76,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage74,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,775 miles
PASS
Mileage72,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage69,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage65,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage62,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage58,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,693 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage48,642 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage41,998 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage38,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,955 miles
PASS
Mileage34,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage30,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage25,984 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 CHL
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 CHL

What car is AF53 CHL?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 CHL?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 CHL was 79,239 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 CHL passed its MOT?

AF53 CHL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2020.

Is AF53 CHL ULEZ compliant?

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

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