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EA53 HWC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 95,906 miles on the clock, averaging 2,701 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 HWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,906
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,701

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

Low mileage
Latest reading95,906 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,893
Average per year2,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 HWC 58k67k77k86k96k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage87,013 miles
Since last MOT+14,805 miles
PASS
Mileage72,208 miles
Since last MOT+9,410 miles
PASS
Mileage62,798 miles
Since last MOT+21,619 miles
PASS
Mileage41,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,943 miles
PASS
Mileage35,236 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage29,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage22,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage13,481 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage12,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,914 miles
PASS
Mileage10,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,718 miles
PASS
Mileage8,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage6,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage2,141 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage2,128 miles
PASS
Mileage64,119 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage57,572 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 HWC

What car is EA53 HWC?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 HWC?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 HWC was 95,906 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 HWC passed its MOT?

EA53 HWC has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Jan 2021.

Is EA53 HWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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