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CE53 BWY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 11 (63% pass rate). It has 146,700 miles on the clock, averaging 7,731 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 BWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,700
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
7,731

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 reading146,700 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year7,731
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 BWY 15k48k81k114k147k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,700 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage141,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage136,104 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,090 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage128,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage121,966 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,957 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,868 miles
PASS
Mileage118,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage113,219 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,215 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
PASS
Mileage113,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,151 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage103,264 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,263 miles
Since last MOT+9,461 miles
PASS
Mileage93,802 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,778 miles
Since last MOT+13,026 miles
PASS
Mileage80,752 miles
Since last MOT+10,815 miles
PASS
Mileage69,937 miles
Since last MOT+11,722 miles
PASS
Mileage58,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,545 miles
PASS
Mileage51,670 miles
Since last MOT+10,442 miles
PASS
Mileage41,228 miles
Since last MOT+13,359 miles
PASS
Mileage27,869 miles
Since last MOT+11,544 miles
PASS
Mileage16,325 miles
Since last MOT+400 miles
PASS
Mileage15,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,247 miles
PASS
Mileage14,678 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 BWY

What car is CE53 BWY?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 BWY?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 BWY was 146,700 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 BWY passed its MOT?

CE53 BWY has had 30 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (19 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2023.

Is CE53 BWY ULEZ compliant?

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

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