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CE53 ULP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 93,369 miles on the clock, averaging 3,504 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 ULP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
93,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
3,504

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,369 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 ULP 26k43k60k77k93k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage91,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage90,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage83,533 miles
Since last MOT+930 miles
PASS
Mileage82,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,603 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage81,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,453 miles
PASS
Mileage80,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage78,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage74,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage71,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage68,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage62,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage58,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage54,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage51,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
PASS
Mileage47,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage43,401 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage39,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage37,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,700 miles
Since last MOT+11,637 miles
PASS
Mileage26,063 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 ULP

What car is CE53 ULP?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 ULP?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 ULP was 93,369 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 ULP passed its MOT?

CE53 ULP has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is CE53 ULP ULEZ compliant?

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

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