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CE53 DNF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 119,737 miles on the clock, averaging 8,757 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,757

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 reading119,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,757
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 DNF 29k52k74k97k120k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,737 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,736 miles
Since last MOT+19,320 miles
PASS
Mileage100,416 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,414 miles
Since last MOT+18,486 miles
PASS
Mileage81,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,413 miles
PASS
Mileage79,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage73,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage66,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage59,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage55,287 miles
Since last MOT+12,314 miles
PASS
Mileage42,973 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage37,263 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage28,895 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 DNF

What car is CE53 DNF?

CE53 DNF is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 DNF?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DNF was 119,737 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DNF passed its MOT?

CE53 DNF has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2017.

Is CE53 DNF ULEZ compliant?

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

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