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EX53 AOE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 129,076 miles on the clock, averaging 9,458 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 AOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,076
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,458

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,076 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 AOE 42k63k85k107k129k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,076 miles
Since last MOT+14,453 miles
PASS
Mileage114,623 miles
Since last MOT+11,614 miles
PASS
Mileage103,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,239 miles
PASS
Mileage92,770 miles
Since last MOT+10,671 miles
PASS
Mileage82,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,099 miles
Since last MOT+16,998 miles
PASS
Mileage65,101 miles
Since last MOT+47,220 miles
PASS
Mileage17,881 miles
PASS
Mileage96,590 miles
Since last MOT+18,481 miles
PASS
Mileage78,109 miles
Since last MOT+18,183 miles
PASS
Mileage59,926 miles
Since last MOT+18,348 miles
PASS
Mileage41,578 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 AOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 AOE

What car is EX53 AOE?

EX53 AOE is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 AOE?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 AOE was 129,076 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 AOE passed its MOT?

EX53 AOE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2016.

Is EX53 AOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 AOE 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 EX53 AOE?

EX53 AOE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.