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AX53 TCU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 91,376 miles on the clock, averaging 6,039 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AX53 TCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,376
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,039

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

Below average
Latest reading91,376 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,756
Average per year6,039
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 TCU 31k46k61k76k91k '07'17'13

Check AX53 TCU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage89,620 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage84,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,592 miles
PASS
Mileage72,005 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage59,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,912 miles
PASS
Mileage52,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,733 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage38,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage31,210 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 TCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 TCU

What car is AX53 TCU?

AX53 TCU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX53 TCU?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 TCU was 91,376 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 TCU passed its MOT?

AX53 TCU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2017.

Is AX53 TCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 TCU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AX53 TCU?

AX53 TCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.