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EA53 NPU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 40,272 miles on the clock, averaging 1,531 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 NPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,272
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,531

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 reading40,272 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,859
Average per year1,531
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 NPU 16k22k28k34k40k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage37,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,239 miles
PASS
Mileage34,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,174 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage30,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage25,929 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage20,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage15,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage9,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
PASS
Mileage5,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,280 miles
PASS
Mileage1,385 miles
PASS
Mileage45,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage41,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage36,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage31,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage22,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage16,472 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 NPU

What car is EA53 NPU?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 NPU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 NPU was 40,272 miles, recorded on 17 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 NPU passed its MOT?

EA53 NPU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2022.

Is EA53 NPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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