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DC53 FCX

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 123,347 miles on the clock, averaging 6,434 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DC53 FCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,434

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

Below average
Latest reading123,347 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,863
Average per year6,434
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC53 FCX 40k61k82k103k123k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage118,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,954 miles
PASS
Mileage109,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,831 miles
PASS
Mileage100,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,124 miles
PASS
Mileage98,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,575 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage94,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage92,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage89,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
PASS
Mileage82,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,457 miles
PASS
Mileage75,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,553 miles
PASS
Mileage68,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage59,288 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,287 miles
Since last MOT+9,662 miles
PASS
Mileage49,625 miles
Since last MOT+9,588 miles
PASS
Mileage40,037 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DC53 FCX

What car is DC53 FCX?

DC53 FCX is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DC53 FCX?

The last recorded mileage for DC53 FCX was 123,347 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC53 FCX passed its MOT?

DC53 FCX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2021.

Is DC53 FCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC53 FCX 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 FCX?

DC53 FCX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.