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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 107,561 miles on the clock, averaging 7,202 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VKC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 107,561 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,202 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 VKC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VKC
What car is DE53 VKC?
DE53 VKC is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 VKC?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 VKC was 107,561 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 VKC passed its MOT?
DE53 VKC has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2016.
Is DE53 VKC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 VKC 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 VKC?
DE53 VKC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.