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DB02 ATE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 48,002 miles on the clock, averaging 958 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DB02 ATE

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
958

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 reading48,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year926
Average per year958
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DB02 ATE 29k34k39k43k48k '06'25'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,002 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage47,076 miles
Since last MOT+958 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+953 miles
PASS
Mileage45,165 miles
Since last MOT+956 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+736 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,281 miles
PASS
Mileage39,378 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage38,064 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,335 miles
PASS
Mileage35,470 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage34,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,029 miles
PASS
Mileage32,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage28,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,807 miles
PASS
Mileage74,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,736 miles
Since last MOT+49,489 miles
PASS
Mileage25,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,680 miles
PASS
Mileage21,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage18,345 miles
PASS
Mileage40,108 miles
Since last MOT+10,709 miles
PASS
Mileage29,399 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 ATE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDB — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About DB02 ATE

What car is DB02 ATE?

DB02 ATE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DB02 ATE?

The last recorded mileage for DB02 ATE was 48,002 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DB02 ATE passed its MOT?

DB02 ATE has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2025.

Is DB02 ATE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DB02 ATE 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 DB02 ATE?

DB02 ATE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.