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CE53 DGX

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 71,261 miles on the clock, averaging 3,493 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,493

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,522
Average per year3,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 DGX 17k31k44k58k71k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage71,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage66,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,919 miles
PASS
Mileage63,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage56,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,820 miles
Since last MOT+10,020 miles
PASS
Mileage46,800 miles
Since last MOT+13,387 miles
PASS
Mileage33,413 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
PASS
Mileage33,387 miles
Since last MOT+552 miles
PASS
Mileage32,835 miles
Since last MOT+1,160 miles
PASS
Mileage31,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,068 miles
PASS
Mileage30,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,920 miles
PASS
Mileage27,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,397 miles
PASS
Mileage24,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage22,654 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage19,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage17,492 miles
Since last MOT+172 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,320 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DGX
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 DGX

What car is CE53 DGX?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 DGX?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DGX was 71,261 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DGX passed its MOT?

CE53 DGX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Dec 2021.

Is CE53 DGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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