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DY53 EXC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 86,189 miles on the clock, averaging 6,602 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DY53 EXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,602

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DY53 EXC 26k41k56k71k86k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,189 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,187 miles
Since last MOT+17,594 miles
PASS
Mileage68,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,593 miles
Since last MOT+32,116 miles
PASS
Mileage36,477 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,593 miles
Since last MOT+12,481 miles
PASS
Mileage56,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage51,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,105 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage50,027 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage47,644 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage43,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage38,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage33,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage26,233 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 EXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DY53 EXC

What car is DY53 EXC?

DY53 EXC is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DY53 EXC?

The last recorded mileage for DY53 EXC was 86,189 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DY53 EXC passed its MOT?

DY53 EXC has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2015.

Is DY53 EXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY53 EXC 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 EXC?

DY53 EXC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.