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 1753cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 114,180 miles on the clock, averaging 5,361 miles per year, below 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 FAA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,180 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11 |
| Average per year | 5,361 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 FAA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 FAA
What car is DC53 FAA?
DC53 FAA is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 FAA?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 FAA was 114,180 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 FAA passed its MOT?
DC53 FAA has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2015.
Is DC53 FAA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 FAA 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 FAA?
DC53 FAA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.