Vehicle summary
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 102,005 miles on the clock, averaging 6,061 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EA53 CTE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,005 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,061 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA53 CTE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EA53 CTE
What car is EA53 CTE?
EA53 CTE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EA53 CTE?
The last recorded mileage for EA53 CTE was 102,005 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA53 CTE passed its MOT?
EA53 CTE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2016.
Is EA53 CTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 CTE 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 EA53 CTE?
EA53 CTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.