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CE53 HNV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 84,199 miles on the clock, averaging 4,893 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 HNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,199
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,893

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,199 miles
Reading date
Miles last year231
Average per year4,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 HNV 33k46k59k71k84k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,199 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,968 miles
Since last MOT+10,877 miles
PASS
Mileage73,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage68,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage63,619 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage57,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,982 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,997 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage50,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,939 miles
PASS
Mileage47,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,356 miles
PASS
Mileage46,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,037 miles
Since last MOT+1,738 miles
PASS
Mileage44,299 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage39,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage32,919 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HNV
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 HNV

What car is CE53 HNV?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 HNV?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 HNV was 84,199 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 HNV passed its MOT?

CE53 HNV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2017.

Is CE53 HNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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