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CE53 OTC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 125,489 miles on the clock, averaging 12,628 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 OTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,628

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,890
Average per year12,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 OTC 38k60k82k104k125k '06'13'09

Check CE53 OTC

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,890 miles
PASS
Mileage115,599 miles
Since last MOT+8,910 miles
PASS
Mileage106,689 miles
Since last MOT+14,827 miles
PASS
Mileage91,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage85,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,621 miles
PASS
Mileage76,762 miles
Since last MOT+14,196 miles
PASS
Mileage62,566 miles
Since last MOT+24,868 miles
PASS
Mileage37,698 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 OTC

What car is CE53 OTC?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 OTC?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 OTC was 125,489 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 OTC passed its MOT?

CE53 OTC has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Aug 2013.

Is CE53 OTC ULEZ compliant?

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

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