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EA53 HVM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 85,328 miles on the clock, averaging 2,210 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 HVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,210

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,095
Average per year2,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 HVM 59k66k72k79k85k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage77,233 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage71,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,168 miles
Since last MOT+15,521 miles
PASS
Mileage55,647 miles
Since last MOT+12,174 miles
PASS
Mileage43,473 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,365 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage38,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,297 miles
PASS
Mileage29,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,170 miles
PASS
Mileage21,274 miles
PASS
Mileage109,117 miles
Since last MOT+13,527 miles
PASS
Mileage95,590 miles
Since last MOT+13,904 miles
PASS
Mileage81,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,064 miles
PASS
Mileage69,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,331 miles
PASS
Mileage59,291 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 HVM

What car is EA53 HVM?

EA53 HVM is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 HVM?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 HVM was 85,328 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 HVM passed its MOT?

EA53 HVM has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2019.

Is EA53 HVM ULEZ compliant?

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

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