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DF53 RAU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 85,221 miles on the clock, averaging 4,426 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 RAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,221
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
4,426

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 reading85,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,426
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF53 RAU 34k47k60k72k85k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,220 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
PASS
Mileage76,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage70,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage66,807 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage63,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage60,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage57,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage54,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,490 miles
PASS
Mileage50,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,601 miles
PASS
Mileage46,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
PASS
Mileage42,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage37,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage33,859 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 RAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 RAU

What car is DF53 RAU?

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

What is the mileage of DF53 RAU?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 RAU was 85,221 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 RAU passed its MOT?

DF53 RAU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2018.

Is DF53 RAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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