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EA53 RUW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 53,065 miles on the clock, averaging 1,485 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 RUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
1,485

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 reading53,065 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 RUW 34k38k43k48k53k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,685 miles
PASS
Mileage48,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,735 miles
PASS
Mileage44,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage41,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,247 miles
Since last MOT+913 miles
PASS
Mileage40,334 miles
Since last MOT+1,298 miles
PASS
Mileage39,036 miles
Since last MOT+541 miles
PASS
Mileage38,495 miles
Since last MOT+514 miles
PASS
Mileage37,981 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
PASS
Mileage37,442 miles
Since last MOT+489 miles
PASS
Mileage36,953 miles
Since last MOT+675 miles
PASS
Mileage36,278 miles
Since last MOT+759 miles
PASS
Mileage35,519 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage34,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,022 miles
PASS
Mileage33,531 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 RUW

What car is EA53 RUW?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 RUW?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 RUW was 53,065 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 RUW passed its MOT?

EA53 RUW has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2020.

Is EA53 RUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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