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EA53 NNJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 1796cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 110,032 miles on the clock, averaging 4,057 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 NNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
110,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,057

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,808
Average per year4,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 NNJ 33k52k71k91k110k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage107,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage104,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage102,242 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage99,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage97,096 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage94,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage91,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage87,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage85,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,047 miles
Since last MOT+2,704 miles
PASS
Mileage82,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage79,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,298 miles
PASS
Mileage76,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,130 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage70,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage67,756 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage62,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,153 miles
PASS
Mileage52,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,500 miles
PASS
Mileage43,359 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage32,552 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 NNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 NNJ

What car is EA53 NNJ?

EA53 NNJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 NNJ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 NNJ was 110,032 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 NNJ passed its MOT?

EA53 NNJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2025.

Is EA53 NNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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