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DE53 OCX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 113,882 miles on the clock, averaging 6,328 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 OCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,328

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,882 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,328
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 OCX 23k46k68k91k114k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,882 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,880 miles
Since last MOT+638 miles
PASS
Mileage113,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,242 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage110,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,029 miles
PASS
Mileage102,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,213 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
PASS
Mileage94,105 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage88,181 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage83,795 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage76,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,546 miles
Since last MOT+12,012 miles
PASS
Mileage64,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,722 miles
PASS
Mileage58,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage49,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
PASS
Mileage44,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage36,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,585 miles
PASS
Mileage30,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage22,957 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 OCX

What car is DE53 OCX?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 OCX?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 OCX was 113,882 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 OCX passed its MOT?

DE53 OCX has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2020.

Is DE53 OCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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