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DE53 FYW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 115,786 miles on the clock, averaging 6,453 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 FYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
6,453

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 reading115,786 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,176
Average per year6,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 FYW 28k50k72k94k116k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage107,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,610 miles
Since last MOT+8,483 miles
PASS
Mileage99,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,681 miles
PASS
Mileage97,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage89,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,073 miles
Since last MOT+11,112 miles
PASS
Mileage77,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,961 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage66,945 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage57,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,362 miles
PASS
Mileage46,685 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,639 miles
Since last MOT+9,840 miles
PASS
Mileage36,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage27,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage19,405 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage28,438 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 FYW

What car is DE53 FYW?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 FYW?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 FYW was 115,786 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 FYW passed its MOT?

DE53 FYW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2020.

Is DE53 FYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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