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CE53 BSO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Maroon Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourMaroon
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 113,953 miles on the clock, averaging 8,487 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 BSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,487

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-6
Average per year8,487
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 BSO 13k38k63k89k114k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,953 miles
PASS
Mileage113,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage108,458 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,450 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
PASS
Mileage99,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,272 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,605 miles
Since last MOT+7,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,231 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage74,924 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage63,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage59,788 miles
Since last MOT+25,351 miles
PASS
Mileage34,437 miles
Since last MOT+809 miles
PASS
Mileage33,628 miles
Since last MOT+18,795 miles
PASS
Mileage14,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,956 miles
PASS
Mileage12,877 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 BSO

What car is CE53 BSO?

CE53 BSO is a maroon Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 BSO?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 BSO was 113,953 miles, recorded on 3 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 BSO passed its MOT?

CE53 BSO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2018.

Is CE53 BSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 BSO 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 CE53 BSO?

CE53 BSO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.