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DF53 CME

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 137,559 miles on the clock, averaging 9,125 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 CME

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,125

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,559 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,125
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF53 CME 22k51k80k109k138k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,559 miles
Since last MOT+11,527 miles
PASS
Mileage126,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,032 miles
Since last MOT+10,540 miles
PASS
Mileage115,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage109,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage105,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,779 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage100,407 miles
Since last MOT+14,125 miles
PASS
Mileage86,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage78,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage68,286 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage58,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage48,199 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage36,853 miles
Since last MOT+14,540 miles
PASS
Mileage22,313 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 CME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 CME

What car is DF53 CME?

DF53 CME is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 CME?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 CME was 137,559 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 CME passed its MOT?

DF53 CME has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2019.

Is DF53 CME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 CME 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 DF53 CME?

DF53 CME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.