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DE53 VKD

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 68,360 miles on the clock, averaging 4,644 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VKD

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,644

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

Low mileage
Latest reading68,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year4,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 VKD 16k29k42k55k68k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,360 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,355 miles
Since last MOT+14,127 miles
PASS
Mileage54,228 miles
Since last MOT+12,478 miles
PASS
Mileage41,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage35,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage27,551 miles
Since last MOT+8,254 miles
PASS
Mileage19,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage13,220 miles
Since last MOT+9,999 miles
PASS
Mileage3,221 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage34,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage26,715 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage21,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage16,495 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VKD
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 VKD

What car is DE53 VKD?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 VKD?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 VKD was 68,360 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 VKD passed its MOT?

DE53 VKD has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2017.

Is DE53 VKD ULEZ compliant?

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

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