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PE53 UVW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 68,812 miles on the clock, averaging 2,392 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 UVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,392

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,659
Average per year2,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE53 UVW 38k45k53k61k69k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage68,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage63,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage56,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,427 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage49,809 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,808 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage41,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage33,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage27,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,951 miles
PASS
Mileage22,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage17,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,528 miles
PASS
Mileage12,316 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage6,936 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
FAIL
Mileage3,553 miles
PASS
Mileage48,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,364 miles
PASS
Mileage37,718 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PE53 UVW

What car is PE53 UVW?

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

What is the mileage of PE53 UVW?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 UVW was 68,812 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 UVW passed its MOT?

PE53 UVW has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 28 Sep 2019.

Is PE53 UVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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