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CE53 BWO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 88,792 miles on the clock, averaging 8,210 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 BWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,210

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading88,792 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 BWO 23k39k56k72k89k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,792 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage83,856 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage78,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage71,263 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage65,603 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage54,048 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,024 miles
Since last MOT+22,232 miles
PASS
Mileage26,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage22,593 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 BWO

What car is CE53 BWO?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 BWO?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 BWO was 88,792 miles, recorded on 29 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 BWO passed its MOT?

CE53 BWO has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2014.

Is CE53 BWO ULEZ compliant?

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

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