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CE53 VMF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 81,142 miles on the clock, averaging 4,061 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,142
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,061

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,142 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 VMF 23k38k52k67k81k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,142 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,293 miles
PASS
Mileage75,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,847 miles
Since last MOT+7,011 miles
PASS
Mileage68,836 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage60,556 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,479 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage53,047 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,734 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage38,121 miles
Since last MOT+13,304 miles
PASS
Mileage24,817 miles
Since last MOT+8,576 miles
PASS
Mileage16,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage10,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage39,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage34,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage29,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage23,297 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 VMF

What car is CE53 VMF?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 VMF?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 VMF was 81,142 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 VMF passed its MOT?

CE53 VMF has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2020.

Is CE53 VMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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