Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 117,057 miles on the clock, averaging 8,234 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 BUA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 117,057 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,840 |
| Average per year | 8,234 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 BUA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DC53 BUA
What car is DC53 BUA?
DC53 BUA is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 BUA?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 BUA was 117,057 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 BUA passed its MOT?
DC53 BUA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2015.
Is DC53 BUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 BUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DC53 BUA?
DC53 BUA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.