Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 113,024 miles on the clock, averaging 6,035 miles per year, below 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 HTO
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,024 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,035 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | CE53 HTO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 HTO
What car is CE53 HTO?
CE53 HTO is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 HTO?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 HTO was 113,024 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 HTO passed its MOT?
CE53 HTO has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2019.
Is CE53 HTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 HTO 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 HTO?
CE53 HTO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.