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CE53 WRU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 121,192 miles on the clock, averaging 8,520 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 WRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,520

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,192 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,520
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE53 WRU 25k49k73k97k121k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,192 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,188 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage112,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage105,841 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage96,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,814 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage87,458 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,058 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,837 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage58,082 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage50,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage42,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage35,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage26,964 miles
Since last MOT+2,433 miles
PASS
Mileage24,531 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WRU
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 WRU

What car is CE53 WRU?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 WRU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 WRU was 121,192 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 WRU passed its MOT?

CE53 WRU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2017.

Is CE53 WRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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