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DE53 DXG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 116,948 miles on the clock, averaging 9,448 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 DXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,448

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,333
Average per year9,448
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE53 DXG 23k46k70k93k117k '06'16'12

Check DE53 DXG

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage110,615 miles
Since last MOT+12,553 miles
PASS
Mileage98,062 miles
Since last MOT+14,549 miles
PASS
Mileage83,513 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,510 miles
Since last MOT+14,625 miles
PASS
Mileage68,885 miles
Since last MOT+14,810 miles
PASS
Mileage54,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,250 miles
PASS
Mileage49,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage42,837 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage35,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage28,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage22,586 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 DXG

What car is DE53 DXG?

DE53 DXG is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 DXG?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 DXG was 116,948 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 DXG passed its MOT?

DE53 DXG has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Aug 2016.

Is DE53 DXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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