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EA53 RKO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 182,180 miles on the clock, averaging 17,034 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 RKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
17,034

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,180 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year17,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 RKO 79k104k130k156k182k '07'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,180 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,177 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage170,072 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,069 miles
Since last MOT+14,678 miles
PASS
Mileage155,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,391 miles
Since last MOT+522 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage150,767 miles
Since last MOT+25,764 miles
PASS
Mileage125,003 miles
Since last MOT+27,500 miles
PASS
Mileage97,503 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,352 miles
Since last MOT+16,674 miles
PASS
Mileage80,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage78,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,559 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 RKO

What car is EA53 RKO?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 RKO?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 RKO was 182,180 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 RKO passed its MOT?

EA53 RKO has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2013.

Is EA53 RKO ULEZ compliant?

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

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