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CE53 ORU

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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 151,404 miles on the clock, averaging 8,533 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 ORU

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,533

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,516
Average per year8,533
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 ORU 39k67k95k123k151k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage151,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage146,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage139,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage130,646 miles
PASS
Mileage173,925 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,921 miles
Since last MOT+16,695 miles
PASS
Mileage157,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,226 miles
Since last MOT+18,110 miles
PASS
Mileage139,116 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,110 miles
Since last MOT+18,252 miles
PASS
Mileage120,858 miles
Since last MOT+15,867 miles
PASS
Mileage104,991 miles
Since last MOT+14,498 miles
PASS
Mileage90,493 miles
Since last MOT+15,474 miles
PASS
Mileage75,019 miles
Since last MOT+14,793 miles
PASS
Mileage60,226 miles
Since last MOT+13,304 miles
PASS
Mileage46,922 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage39,198 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,197 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ORU
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 ORU

What car is CE53 ORU?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 ORU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 ORU was 151,404 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 ORU passed its MOT?

CE53 ORU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 26 Oct 2019.

Is CE53 ORU ULEZ compliant?

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

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