Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 8 (71% pass rate). It has 79,367 miles on the clock, averaging 3,031 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for EA53 TLZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,367 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,761 |
| Average per year | 3,031 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EA53 TLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EA — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EA53 TLZ
What car is EA53 TLZ?
EA53 TLZ is an white Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EA53 TLZ?
The last recorded mileage for EA53 TLZ was 79,367 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EA53 TLZ passed its MOT?
EA53 TLZ has had 28 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (20 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.
Is EA53 TLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA53 TLZ 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 TLZ?
EA53 TLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.