Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 138,221 miles on the clock, averaging 11,546 miles per year, above 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 DE53 CNF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,221 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,590 |
| Average per year | 11,546 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 CNF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 CNF
What car is DE53 CNF?
DE53 CNF is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 CNF?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 CNF was 138,221 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 CNF passed its MOT?
DE53 CNF has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Feb 2015.
Is DE53 CNF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 CNF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DE53 CNF?
DE53 CNF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.