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CE53 MKU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 130,528 miles on the clock, averaging 8,228 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 MKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,228

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 reading130,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year8,228
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 MKU 35k59k83k107k131k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,528 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,510 miles
Since last MOT+2,367 miles
PASS
Mileage128,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,143 miles
PASS
Mileage135,986 miles
Since last MOT+10,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,979 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage121,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,817 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage110,379 miles
Since last MOT+8,813 miles
PASS
Mileage101,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,279 miles
PASS
Mileage92,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,299 miles
Since last MOT+16,219 miles
PASS
Mileage69,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage59,429 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,035 miles
Since last MOT+11,002 miles
PASS
Mileage35,033 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MKU
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 MKU

What car is CE53 MKU?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 MKU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 MKU was 130,528 miles, recorded on 21 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 MKU passed its MOT?

CE53 MKU has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2018.

Is CE53 MKU ULEZ compliant?

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

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