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 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 99,705 miles on the clock, averaging 5,303 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 DX53 FBJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,705 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,735 |
| Average per year | 5,303 |
| 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 | DX53 FBJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DX53 FBJ
What car is DX53 FBJ?
DX53 FBJ is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DX53 FBJ?
The last recorded mileage for DX53 FBJ was 99,705 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DX53 FBJ passed its MOT?
DX53 FBJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2021.
Is DX53 FBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX53 FBJ 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 DX53 FBJ?
DX53 FBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.