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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 89,041 miles on the clock, averaging 4,770 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 HVY
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 89,041 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,770 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 HVY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 HVY
What car is DE53 HVY?
DE53 HVY is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 HVY?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 HVY was 89,041 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 HVY passed its MOT?
DE53 HVY has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Feb 2019.
Is DE53 HVY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 HVY 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 HVY?
DE53 HVY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.