Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1753cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 86,194 miles on the clock, averaging 3,711 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 HVJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 86,194 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 3,711 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 HVJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| 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 HVJ
What car is DE53 HVJ?
DE53 HVJ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 HVJ?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 HVJ was 86,194 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 HVJ passed its MOT?
DE53 HVJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2023.
Is DE53 HVJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 HVJ 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 HVJ?
DE53 HVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.