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AY53 EHC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 72,258 miles on the clock, averaging 4,261 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AY53 EHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,261

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 reading72,258 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY53 EHC 18k31k45k59k72k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage67,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage62,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage56,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage51,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage45,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage34,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage28,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,241 miles
PASS
Mileage20,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage13,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage21,600 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage17,774 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AY53 EHC

What car is AY53 EHC?

AY53 EHC is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AY53 EHC?

The last recorded mileage for AY53 EHC was 72,258 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY53 EHC passed its MOT?

AY53 EHC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.

Is AY53 EHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY53 EHC 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 AY53 EHC?

AY53 EHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.