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CE53 OTY

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 95,627 miles on the clock, averaging 3,655 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 OTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,655

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,627 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,546
Average per year3,655
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 OTY 26k44k61k78k96k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage95,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
PASS
Mileage94,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,081 miles
Since last MOT+780 miles
PASS
Mileage93,301 miles
Since last MOT+747 miles
PASS
Mileage92,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
PASS
Mileage91,551 miles
Since last MOT+620 miles
PASS
Mileage90,931 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,930 miles
Since last MOT+644 miles
PASS
Mileage90,286 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage87,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage81,831 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage76,831 miles
Since last MOT+14,623 miles
PASS
Mileage62,208 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,206 miles
Since last MOT+14,922 miles
PASS
Mileage47,284 miles
Since last MOT+11,846 miles
PASS
Mileage35,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage26,422 miles
Since last MOT+8,225 miles
PASS
Mileage18,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage10,901 miles
Since last MOT+8,988 miles
PASS
Mileage1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage49,080 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,008 miles
Since last MOT+12,995 miles
PASS
Mileage36,013 miles
Since last MOT+9,729 miles
PASS
Mileage26,284 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OTY
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 OTY

What car is CE53 OTY?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 OTY?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 OTY was 95,627 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 OTY passed its MOT?

CE53 OTY has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 11 Sep 2025.

Is CE53 OTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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