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VA53 AEM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 190,466 miles on the clock, averaging 10,401 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VA53 AEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,401

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 reading190,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,751
Average per year10,401
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA53 AEM 20k63k105k148k190k '06'23'16

Check VA53 AEM

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage190,466 miles
Since last MOT+10,751 miles
PASS
Mileage179,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,715 miles
Since last MOT+10,085 miles
PASS
Mileage169,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage165,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage157,000 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,999 miles
Since last MOT+10,340 miles
PASS
Mileage146,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,659 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage140,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage130,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage124,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,940 miles
Since last MOT+13,932 miles
PASS
Mileage111,008 miles
Since last MOT+18,043 miles
PASS
Mileage92,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,965 miles
Since last MOT+25,356 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,200 miles
PASS
Mileage55,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage47,087 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage37,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage20,142 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 AEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VA53 AEM

What car is VA53 AEM?

VA53 AEM is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA53 AEM?

The last recorded mileage for VA53 AEM was 190,466 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA53 AEM passed its MOT?

VA53 AEM has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 14 Mar 2023.

Is VA53 AEM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA53 AEM 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 VA53 AEM?

VA53 AEM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.