Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 48,269 miles on the clock, averaging 3,075 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 HTZ
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,269 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,455 |
| Average per year | 3,075 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 HTZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| 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 HTZ
What car is DE53 HTZ?
DE53 HTZ is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 HTZ?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 HTZ was 48,269 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 HTZ passed its MOT?
DE53 HTZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2016.
Is DE53 HTZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 HTZ 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 HTZ?
DE53 HTZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.