The road tax status for AE53 UBW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AE53 UBW?

The MOT for AE53 UBW is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of AE53 UBW?

The recorded mileage for AE53 UBW is 113,564 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AE53 UBW ULEZ compliant?

No, AE53 UBW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · AE53 UBW

AE53 UBW

2003 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 113,564 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2003 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 05/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 113,564 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 05/05/2026

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Mileage: 113,564 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2003
Engine: 1596cc

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AE53 UBW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
113,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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AE53 UBW Mileage History

25/04/2023105,141 mi
02/05/2024109,549 mi+4,408 mi
02/05/2024109,549 mi
29/04/2025113,564 mi+4,015 mi
29/04/2025113,564 mi

Average of roughly 4,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AE53 UBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 20:30

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Focus (AE53 UBW) between April 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.

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