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CE53 VHV

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 124,375 miles on the clock, averaging 8,577 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,577

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 VHV 23k49k74k99k124k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,375 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,409 miles
PASS
Mileage122,962 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,926 miles
PASS
Mileage119,034 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,831 miles
Since last MOT+12,205 miles
PASS
Mileage101,626 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,616 miles
Since last MOT+11,271 miles
PASS
Mileage90,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,345 miles
Since last MOT+16,775 miles
PASS
Mileage73,570 miles
Since last MOT+21,267 miles
PASS
Mileage52,303 miles
Since last MOT+13,053 miles
PASS
Mileage39,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,250 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage34,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,529 miles
PASS
Mileage29,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage23,257 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VHV
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 VHV

What car is CE53 VHV?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 VHV?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 VHV was 124,375 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 VHV passed its MOT?

CE53 VHV has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2018.

Is CE53 VHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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