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DF53 PPU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 97,346 miles on the clock, averaging 5,559 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 PPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,346
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,559

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

Below average
Latest reading97,346 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,559
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 PPU 14k35k56k76k97k '07'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,346 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,560 miles
PASS
Mileage94,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage93,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage89,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage85,843 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage81,165 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage75,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage71,032 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage63,013 miles
Since last MOT+9,168 miles
PASS
Mileage53,845 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,826 miles
Since last MOT+40,045 miles
PASS
Mileage43,781 miles
Since last MOT+8,632 miles
PASS
Mileage35,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage19,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,373 miles
PASS
Mileage17,291 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage13,934 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 PPU

What car is DF53 PPU?

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

What is the mileage of DF53 PPU?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 PPU was 97,346 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 PPU passed its MOT?

DF53 PPU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2022.

Is DF53 PPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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