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AF53 CTU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 78,244 miles on the clock, averaging 3,510 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 CTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,510

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,244 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,510
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 CTU 29k42k54k66k78k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage73,950 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage70,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,747 miles
PASS
Mileage64,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage57,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,466 miles
PASS
Mileage51,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage44,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,513 miles
PASS
Mileage43,102 miles
Since last MOT+724 miles
PASS
Mileage42,378 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage41,672 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage40,427 miles
Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
Mileage38,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage36,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,759 miles
PASS
Mileage33,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage29,420 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF53 CTU

What car is AF53 CTU?

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

What is the mileage of AF53 CTU?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 CTU was 78,244 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 CTU passed its MOT?

AF53 CTU has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Oct 2020.

Is AF53 CTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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