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CE53 DYW

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 101,412 miles on the clock, averaging 5,752 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,412
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,752

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,412 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,752
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 DYW 36k52k69k85k101k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,412 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,408 miles
Since last MOT+9,802 miles
PASS
Mileage91,606 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,232 miles
PASS
Mileage87,373 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage82,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage78,304 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage73,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,713 miles
PASS
Mileage67,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage62,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,222 miles
PASS
Mileage61,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage56,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,959 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage46,993 miles
Since last MOT+11,243 miles
PASS
Mileage35,750 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,749 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DYW
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 DYW

What car is CE53 DYW?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 DYW?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DYW was 101,412 miles, recorded on 4 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DYW passed its MOT?

CE53 DYW has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2018.

Is CE53 DYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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