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EA53 TKY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 212,824 miles on the clock, averaging 26,101 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 TKY

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,824
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
26,101

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 reading212,824 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year26,101
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 TKY 31k76k122k167k213k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,824 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,810 miles
Since last MOT+24,389 miles
PASS
Mileage188,421 miles
Since last MOT+27,960 miles
PASS
Mileage160,461 miles
Since last MOT+26,405 miles
PASS
Mileage134,056 miles
Since last MOT+25,687 miles
PASS
Mileage108,369 miles
Since last MOT+27,789 miles
PASS
Mileage80,580 miles
Since last MOT+29,399 miles
PASS
Mileage51,181 miles
Since last MOT+20,387 miles
PASS
Mileage30,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,794 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 TKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 TKY

What car is EA53 TKY?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 TKY?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 TKY was 212,824 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 TKY passed its MOT?

EA53 TKY has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2013.

Is EA53 TKY ULEZ compliant?

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

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