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CE53 OTX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 73,611 miles on the clock, averaging 3,970 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 OTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,611
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
3,970

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,363
Average per year3,970
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 OTX 22k35k48k61k74k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,611 miles
Since last MOT+1,363 miles
PASS
Mileage72,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage70,386 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage65,176 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,086 miles
Since last MOT+12,038 miles
PASS
Mileage53,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage46,513 miles
Since last MOT+8,303 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,210 miles
Since last MOT+13,776 miles
PASS
Mileage24,434 miles
Since last MOT+1,267 miles
PASS
Mileage23,167 miles
Since last MOT+11,574 miles
PASS
Mileage11,593 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage8,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,776 miles
PASS
Mileage5,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage406 miles
PASS
Mileage21,884 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 OTX

What car is CE53 OTX?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 OTX?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 OTX was 73,611 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 OTX passed its MOT?

CE53 OTX has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2019.

Is CE53 OTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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