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EA53 ABV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 114,522 miles on the clock, averaging 8,790 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 ABV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,790

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,522 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,790
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 ABV 9k36k62k88k115k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,522 miles
Since last MOT+21,616 miles
PASS
Mileage92,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,906 miles
Since last MOT+10,526 miles
PASS
Mileage82,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,380 miles
Since last MOT+14,079 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,301 miles
Since last MOT+16,432 miles
PASS
Mileage51,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage45,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage40,342 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage34,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage28,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage20,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage14,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,376 miles
PASS
Mileage9,189 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ABV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 ABV

What car is EA53 ABV?

EA53 ABV is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 ABV?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 ABV was 114,522 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 ABV passed its MOT?

EA53 ABV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2018.

Is EA53 ABV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 ABV 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 EA53 ABV?

EA53 ABV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.