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AJ53 OBU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 81,294 miles on the clock, averaging 3,952 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 OBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,952

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 reading81,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,656
Average per year3,952
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ53 OBU 22k37k52k66k81k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,656 miles
PASS
Mileage70,638 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage64,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage61,813 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage58,365 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage55,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage50,971 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage42,274 miles
Since last MOT+191 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage34,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage32,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,284 miles
PASS
Mileage31,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,867 miles
PASS
Mileage29,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
PASS
Mileage27,768 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage25,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,020 miles
PASS
Mileage23,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,813 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AJ53 OBU

What car is AJ53 OBU?

AJ53 OBU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ53 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ53 OBU was 81,294 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ53 OBU passed its MOT?

AJ53 OBU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Nov 2021.

Is AJ53 OBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 OBU 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 AJ53 OBU?

AJ53 OBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.