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DE53 HSD

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 92,402 miles on the clock, averaging 9,266 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 HSD

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,266

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading92,402 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,266
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 HSD 21k39k57k75k92k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,402 miles
Since last MOT+19,443 miles
PASS
Mileage72,959 miles
Since last MOT+19,028 miles
PASS
Mileage53,931 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
PASS
Mileage53,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage49,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,824 miles
PASS
Mileage43,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,943 miles
PASS
Mileage37,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage29,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage23,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage21,341 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
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 HSD

What car is DE53 HSD?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 HSD?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 HSD was 92,402 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 HSD passed its MOT?

DE53 HSD has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2014.

Is DE53 HSD ULEZ compliant?

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

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