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PE53 CEF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 127,624 miles on the clock, averaging 9,002 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 CEF

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,624
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,002

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,624 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,738
Average per year9,002
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 CEF 25k51k76k102k128k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage127,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,738 miles
PASS
Mileage124,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,993 miles
PASS
Mileage121,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage116,269 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage106,300 miles
Since last MOT+10,631 miles
PASS
Mileage95,669 miles
Since last MOT+236 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,433 miles
Since last MOT+11,928 miles
PASS
Mileage83,505 miles
Since last MOT+12,745 miles
PASS
Mileage70,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,405 miles
PASS
Mileage62,355 miles
Since last MOT+14,106 miles
PASS
Mileage48,249 miles
Since last MOT+13,410 miles
PASS
Mileage34,839 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage32,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage25,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 CEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 CEF

What car is PE53 CEF?

PE53 CEF is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 CEF?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 CEF was 127,624 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 CEF passed its MOT?

PE53 CEF has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 16 Feb 2018.

Is PE53 CEF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 CEF 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 PE53 CEF?

PE53 CEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.