Vehicle summary
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 119,624 miles on the clock, averaging 6,280 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 ULJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 119,624 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 6,280 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 ULJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 ULJ
What car is CE53 ULJ?
CE53 ULJ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 ULJ?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 ULJ was 119,624 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 ULJ passed its MOT?
CE53 ULJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2020.
Is CE53 ULJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 ULJ 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 ULJ?
CE53 ULJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.