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CE53 DUA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 74,452 miles on the clock, averaging 3,680 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,452
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,680

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 reading74,452 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,964
Average per year3,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 DUA 28k40k51k63k74k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage68,488 miles
Since last MOT+13,978 miles
PASS
Mileage54,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,510 miles
Since last MOT+12,663 miles
PASS
Mileage41,847 miles
Since last MOT+11,833 miles
PASS
Mileage30,014 miles
Since last MOT+12,791 miles
PASS
Mileage17,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage11,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage7,257 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage4,302 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage1,723 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage34,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage27,882 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 DUA

What car is CE53 DUA?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 DUA?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DUA was 74,452 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DUA passed its MOT?

CE53 DUA has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2019.

Is CE53 DUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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