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EA53 RXW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 90,918 miles on the clock, averaging 3,063 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 RXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,063

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,918 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,063
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 RXW 33k48k62k77k91k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,918 miles
Since last MOT+1,161 miles
PASS
Mileage89,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,757 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage88,757 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage87,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,956 miles
Since last MOT+896 miles
PASS
Mileage87,060 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage85,937 miles
PASS
Mileage88,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage80,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage76,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage71,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,791 miles
PASS
Mileage69,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage64,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage59,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage52,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage49,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage45,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage41,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage37,904 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage33,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,324 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 RXW

What car is EA53 RXW?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 RXW?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 RXW was 90,918 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 RXW passed its MOT?

EA53 RXW has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2025.

Is EA53 RXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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