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CE53 HGU

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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 93,926 miles on the clock, averaging 7,573 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 HGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,573

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading93,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,880
Average per year7,573
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 HGU 2k25k48k71k94k '06'18'13

Check CE53 HGU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage93,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,880 miles
PASS
Mileage85,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage81,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage64,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage49,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage40,866 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage30,712 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage19,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage11,065 miles
Since last MOT+8,903 miles
PASS
Mileage2,162 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HGU
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 HGU

What car is CE53 HGU?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 HGU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 HGU was 93,926 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 HGU passed its MOT?

CE53 HGU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 31 Oct 2018.

Is CE53 HGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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