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DE53 HYC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 130,384 miles on the clock, averaging 8,257 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 HYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,257

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,384 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,257
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE53 HYC 15k44k73k102k130k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,384 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage120,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage110,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,437 miles
Since last MOT+13,754 miles
PASS
Mileage96,683 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage87,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage78,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,557 miles
Since last MOT+14,201 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage58,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,206 miles
PASS
Mileage53,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage47,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage41,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage35,524 miles
Since last MOT+7,067 miles
PASS
Mileage28,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage21,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage15,377 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
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 HYC

What car is DE53 HYC?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 HYC?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 HYC was 130,384 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 HYC passed its MOT?

DE53 HYC has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2020.

Is DE53 HYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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