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CE53 DLZ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 172,549 miles on the clock, averaging 11,486 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,549
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,486

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,549 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,441
Average per year11,486
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 DLZ 36k70k104k138k173k '07'18'13

Check CE53 DLZ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage166,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage159,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,564 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage146,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage142,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,038 miles
PASS
Mileage132,911 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,890 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage123,028 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,022 miles
Since last MOT+25,945 miles
PASS
Mileage97,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,077 miles
Since last MOT+13,063 miles
PASS
Mileage84,014 miles
Since last MOT+15,120 miles
PASS
Mileage68,894 miles
Since last MOT+15,536 miles
PASS
Mileage53,358 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,342 miles
Since last MOT+17,091 miles
PASS
Mileage36,251 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DLZ
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 DLZ

What car is CE53 DLZ?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 DLZ?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DLZ was 172,549 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DLZ passed its MOT?

CE53 DLZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2018.

Is CE53 DLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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