Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 116,654 miles on the clock, averaging 6,274 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VKJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,654 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 6,274 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 VKJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 VKJ
What car is CE53 VKJ?
CE53 VKJ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 VKJ?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 VKJ was 116,654 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 VKJ passed its MOT?
CE53 VKJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2023.
Is CE53 VKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 VKJ 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 VKJ?
CE53 VKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.