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EA53 RNZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGreen
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 1988cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 130,600 miles on the clock, averaging 6,883 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 RNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,600
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
6,883

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

Below average
Latest reading130,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,513
Average per year6,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 RNZ 24k51k77k104k131k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage123,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage119,572 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage113,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage105,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage99,971 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage92,602 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,073 miles
PASS
Mileage85,519 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,508 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage78,828 miles
Since last MOT+10,712 miles
PASS
Mileage68,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage61,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,511 miles
PASS
Mileage55,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,193 miles
PASS
Mileage51,283 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
PASS
Mileage41,859 miles
Since last MOT+7,139 miles
PASS
Mileage34,720 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage24,308 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 RNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 RNZ

What car is EA53 RNZ?

EA53 RNZ is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 RNZ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 RNZ was 130,600 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 RNZ passed its MOT?

EA53 RNZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2022.

Is EA53 RNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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