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DF53 LGW

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 101,953 miles on the clock, averaging 4,447 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 LGW

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,447

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 reading101,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,772
Average per year4,447
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 LGW 27k46k65k83k102k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,953 miles
Since last MOT+1,772 miles
PASS
Mileage100,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage98,512 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,220 miles
PASS
Mileage96,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage94,221 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,685 miles
PASS
Mileage92,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage89,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,206 miles
PASS
Mileage87,281 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage84,542 miles
Since last MOT+1,799 miles
PASS
Mileage82,743 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
PASS
Mileage80,942 miles
Since last MOT+1,702 miles
PASS
Mileage79,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,083 miles
PASS
Mileage77,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage74,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage70,909 miles
Since last MOT+11,402 miles
PASS
Mileage59,507 miles
Since last MOT+15,990 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,517 miles
Since last MOT+14,841 miles
PASS
Mileage28,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage27,191 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LGW
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 LGW

What car is DF53 LGW?

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

What is the mileage of DF53 LGW?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 LGW was 101,953 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 LGW passed its MOT?

DF53 LGW has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2023.

Is DF53 LGW ULEZ compliant?

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

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