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CE53 RUU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 137,126 miles on the clock, averaging 7,104 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 RUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,104

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,126 miles
Reading date
Miles last year59
Average per year7,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 RUU 52k73k94k116k137k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,126 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage132,687 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,659 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage128,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage125,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage119,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage114,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage107,902 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage100,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,399 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage86,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,850 miles
Since last MOT+8,501 miles
PASS
Mileage78,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,005 miles
PASS
Mileage69,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,344 miles
Since last MOT+17,658 miles
PASS
Mileage51,686 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 RUU

What car is CE53 RUU?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 RUU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 RUU was 137,126 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 RUU passed its MOT?

CE53 RUU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2018.

Is CE53 RUU ULEZ compliant?

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

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