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EA53 NAU

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 191,693 miles on the clock, averaging 8,726 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 NAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,726

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading191,693 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,355
Average per year8,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 NAU 54k88k123k157k192k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage191,693 miles
Since last MOT+1,355 miles
PASS
Mileage190,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage188,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,900 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage187,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,455 miles
Since last MOT+1,521 miles
PASS
Mileage185,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,151 miles
PASS
Mileage184,783 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage179,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage173,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,097 miles
PASS
Mileage168,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage164,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage159,064 miles
Since last MOT+16,267 miles
PASS
Mileage142,797 miles
Since last MOT+19,294 miles
PASS
Mileage123,503 miles
Since last MOT+22,743 miles
PASS
Mileage100,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,760 miles
Since last MOT+21,129 miles
PASS
Mileage79,631 miles
Since last MOT+20,652 miles
PASS
Mileage58,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage53,646 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 NAU

What car is EA53 NAU?

EA53 NAU is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 NAU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 NAU was 191,693 miles, recorded on 23 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 NAU passed its MOT?

EA53 NAU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 23 May 2022.

Is EA53 NAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 NAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA53 NAU?

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