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CE53 OTB

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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 116,703 miles on the clock, averaging 8,039 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 OTB

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,039

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,703 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,039
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 OTB 17k42k67k92k117k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,703 miles
Since last MOT+4,614 miles
PASS
Mileage112,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage109,437 miles
Since last MOT+1,092 miles
PASS
Mileage108,345 miles
Since last MOT+18,834 miles
PASS
Mileage89,511 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,497 miles
Since last MOT+14,377 miles
PASS
Mileage75,120 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
PASS
Mileage69,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage62,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage53,609 miles
Since last MOT+9,760 miles
PASS
Mileage43,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage35,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,942 miles
PASS
Mileage27,683 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,683 miles
Since last MOT+10,625 miles
PASS
Mileage17,058 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OTB
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 OTB

What car is CE53 OTB?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 OTB?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 OTB was 116,703 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 OTB passed its MOT?

CE53 OTB has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2019.

Is CE53 OTB ULEZ compliant?

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

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