Vehicle summary
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 101,841 miles on the clock, averaging 7,182 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 DSE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,841 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,182 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 DSE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| 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 DSE
What car is DC53 DSE?
DC53 DSE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 DSE?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 DSE was 101,841 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 DSE passed its MOT?
DC53 DSE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2017.
Is DC53 DSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 DSE 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 DSE?
DC53 DSE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.