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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 81,332 miles on the clock, averaging 5,819 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DY53 BDZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,332 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 28 |
| Average per year | 5,819 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DY53 BDZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DY53 BDZ
What car is DY53 BDZ?
DY53 BDZ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DY53 BDZ?
The last recorded mileage for DY53 BDZ was 81,332 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY53 BDZ passed its MOT?
DY53 BDZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2016.
Is DY53 BDZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 BDZ 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 DY53 BDZ?
DY53 BDZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.