Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 138,347 miles on the clock, averaging 5,769 miles per year, below 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 DU53 MTE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 138,347 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,800 |
| Average per year | 5,769 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DU53 MTE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DU — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DU53 MTE
What car is DU53 MTE?
DU53 MTE is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DU53 MTE?
The last recorded mileage for DU53 MTE was 138,347 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DU53 MTE passed its MOT?
DU53 MTE has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.
Is DU53 MTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 MTE 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 DU53 MTE?
DU53 MTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.