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DE53 CNY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 111,712 miles on the clock, averaging 6,061 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 DE53 CNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,061

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 reading111,712 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 CNY 30k50k71k91k112k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,712 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,058 miles
PASS
Mileage103,649 miles
Since last MOT+5,105 miles
PASS
Mileage98,544 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,496 miles
PASS
Mileage95,044 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage93,313 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage89,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage83,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
PASS
Mileage78,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage70,138 miles
Since last MOT+9,655 miles
PASS
Mileage60,483 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,482 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage59,548 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,546 miles
Since last MOT+11,217 miles
PASS
Mileage48,329 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage37,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage29,571 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 CNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 CNY

What car is DE53 CNY?

DE53 CNY is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 CNY?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 CNY was 111,712 miles, recorded on 29 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 CNY passed its MOT?

DE53 CNY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Feb 2020.

Is DE53 CNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 CNY 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 CNY?

DE53 CNY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.