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DE53 HVB

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 48,339 miles on the clock, averaging 3,173 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 HVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,173

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,339 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,173
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 HVB 29k34k39k44k48k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage44,650 miles
Since last MOT+1,001 miles
PASS
Mileage43,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage42,215 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,067 miles
Since last MOT+12,053 miles
PASS
Mileage47,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,365 miles
PASS
Mileage35,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage29,307 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HVB
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 HVB

What car is DE53 HVB?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 HVB?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 HVB was 48,339 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 HVB passed its MOT?

DE53 HVB has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2012.

Is DE53 HVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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