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CE53 OUL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 77,402 miles on the clock, averaging 4,468 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 OUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,468

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 reading77,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year905
Average per year4,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 OUL 30k42k54k66k77k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,402 miles
Since last MOT+905 miles
PASS
Mileage76,497 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage70,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,398 miles
Since last MOT+714 miles
PASS
Mileage69,684 miles
Since last MOT+485 miles
PASS
Mileage69,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage67,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage63,712 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage53,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,489 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage42,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,903 miles
Since last MOT+12,424 miles
PASS
Mileage30,479 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 OUL

What car is CE53 OUL?

CE53 OUL is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 OUL?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 OUL was 77,402 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 OUL passed its MOT?

CE53 OUL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2017.

Is CE53 OUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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