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EA53 SKN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 2 (67% pass rate). It has 91,613 miles on the clock, averaging 13,111 miles per year, above 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 SKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
13,111

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading91,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,544
Average per year13,111
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 SKN 46k57k69k80k92k '07'10'08

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,613 miles
Since last MOT+13,544 miles
PASS
Mileage78,069 miles
Since last MOT+13,011 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,058 miles
Since last MOT+15,229 miles
PASS
Mileage49,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage46,191 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,052 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 SKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 SKN

What car is EA53 SKN?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 SKN?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 SKN was 91,613 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 SKN passed its MOT?

EA53 SKN has had 6 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (4 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2010.

Is EA53 SKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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