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DK53 EHW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 87,237 miles on the clock, averaging 8,374 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for DK53 EHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,237
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,374

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,237 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,544
Average per year8,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK53 EHW 21k37k54k71k87k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage84,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage81,817 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage75,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage67,964 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,965 miles
Since last MOT+8,009 miles
PASS
Mileage59,956 miles
Since last MOT+12,586 miles
PASS
Mileage47,370 miles
Since last MOT+13,761 miles
PASS
Mileage33,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,795 miles
PASS
Mileage20,814 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DK53 EHW

What car is DK53 EHW?

DK53 EHW is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DK53 EHW?

The last recorded mileage for DK53 EHW was 87,237 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK53 EHW passed its MOT?

DK53 EHW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2015.

Is DK53 EHW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK53 EHW 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 DK53 EHW?

DK53 EHW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.