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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 146,506 miles on the clock, averaging 7,969 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 DU53 MVA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 146,506 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,969 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 MVA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 MVA
What car is DU53 MVA?
DU53 MVA is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DU53 MVA?
The last recorded mileage for DU53 MVA was 146,506 miles, recorded on 28 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DU53 MVA passed its MOT?
DU53 MVA has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2020.
Is DU53 MVA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DU53 MVA 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 MVA?
DU53 MVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.