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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 99,644 miles on the clock, averaging 8,375 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 DY53 ETX
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 99,644 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,480 |
| Average per year | 8,375 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DY53 ETX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| 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 ETX
What car is DY53 ETX?
DY53 ETX is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DY53 ETX?
The last recorded mileage for DY53 ETX was 99,644 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY53 ETX passed its MOT?
DY53 ETX has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2014.
Is DY53 ETX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 ETX 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 ETX?
DY53 ETX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.