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DE53 VJG

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 106,790 miles on the clock, averaging 7,630 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,630

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,790 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year7,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 VJG 28k48k67k87k107k '06'17'11

Check DE53 VJG

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,790 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,772 miles
Since last MOT+12,263 miles
PASS
Mileage94,509 miles
Since last MOT+13,804 miles
PASS
Mileage80,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,801 miles
PASS
Mileage68,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage62,905 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage55,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,626 miles
PASS
Mileage47,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,187 miles
PASS
Mileage40,411 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,251 miles
Since last MOT+12,293 miles
PASS
Mileage27,958 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VJG
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 VJG

What car is DE53 VJG?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 VJG?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 VJG was 106,790 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 VJG passed its MOT?

DE53 VJG has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2017.

Is DE53 VJG ULEZ compliant?

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

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