Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for AM53 CEK
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,358 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,465 |
| Average per year | 6,472 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AM53 CEK |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AM — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AM53 CEK
What car is AM53 CEK?
AM53 CEK is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.
Has AM53 CEK passed its MOT?
AM53 CEK has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2019.
Is AM53 CEK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AM53 CEK 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 AM53 CEK?
AM53 CEK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.