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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 212,748 miles on the clock, averaging 12,677 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 BUU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 212,748 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,273 |
| Average per year | 12,677 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 BUU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 BUU
What car is CE53 BUU?
CE53 BUU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 BUU?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 BUU was 212,748 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 BUU passed its MOT?
CE53 BUU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2021.
Is CE53 BUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 BUU 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 BUU?
CE53 BUU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.