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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 157,984 miles on the clock, averaging 18,203 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DC53 FBV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,984 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 18,203 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC53 FBV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 FBV
What car is DC53 FBV?
DC53 FBV is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.
What is the mileage of DC53 FBV?
The last recorded mileage for DC53 FBV was 157,984 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC53 FBV passed its MOT?
DC53 FBV has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2017.
Is DC53 FBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 FBV 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 FBV?
DC53 FBV is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.