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DF53 FZL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 115,416 miles on the clock, averaging 4,584 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 FZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,584

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 reading115,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year4,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 FZL 34k54k75k95k115k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,416 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,397 miles
Since last MOT+9,913 miles
PASS
Mileage105,484 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage95,652 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage91,049 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage88,165 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage84,914 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage80,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,647 miles
PASS
Mileage77,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,285 miles
PASS
Mileage75,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage72,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage70,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,103 miles
PASS
Mileage69,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage65,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage61,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage55,669 miles
Since last MOT+4,971 miles
PASS
Mileage50,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,547 miles
PASS
Mileage45,151 miles
Since last MOT+4,682 miles
PASS
Mileage40,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage34,068 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 FZL

What car is DF53 FZL?

DF53 FZL is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DF53 FZL?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 FZL was 115,416 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 FZL passed its MOT?

DF53 FZL has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2024.

Is DF53 FZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 FZL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 FZL?

DF53 FZL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.