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PE53 UCP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 121,718 miles on the clock, averaging 13,866 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 UCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,866

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,718 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 UCP 21k46k71k97k122k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,718 miles
Since last MOT+45,636 miles
PASS
Mileage76,082 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,857 miles
Since last MOT+16,640 miles
PASS
Mileage59,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage56,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,033 miles
Since last MOT+10,224 miles
PASS
Mileage45,809 miles
Since last MOT+9,529 miles
PASS
Mileage36,280 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage28,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage21,111 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 UCP

What car is PE53 UCP?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 UCP?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 UCP was 121,718 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 UCP passed its MOT?

PE53 UCP has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2013.

Is PE53 UCP ULEZ compliant?

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

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