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CE53 VMX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 104,940 miles on the clock, averaging 4,730 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VMX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,730

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,940 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,378
Average per year4,730
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 VMX 11k34k58k81k105k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage100,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage92,835 miles
Since last MOT+8,009 miles
PASS
Mileage84,826 miles
Since last MOT+9,833 miles
PASS
Mileage74,993 miles
Since last MOT+15,712 miles
PASS
Mileage59,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage51,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage43,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage41,558 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,548 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage39,548 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage34,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,316 miles
PASS
Mileage28,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage21,844 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,705 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage14,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage7,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage41,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage31,210 miles
Since last MOT+11,047 miles
PASS
Mileage20,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,874 miles
PASS
Mileage11,289 miles
Since last MOT+589 miles
PASS
Mileage10,700 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CE53 VMX

What car is CE53 VMX?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 VMX?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 VMX was 104,940 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 VMX passed its MOT?

CE53 VMX has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is CE53 VMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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