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EA53 TMU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 83,595 miles on the clock, averaging 6,842 miles per year, below 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 TMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,842

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,595 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 TMU 16k33k50k67k84k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,595 miles
Since last MOT+11,543 miles
PASS
Mileage72,052 miles
Since last MOT+13,234 miles
PASS
Mileage58,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,818 miles
Since last MOT+14,445 miles
PASS
Mileage44,373 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
PASS
Mileage44,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage41,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage37,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage33,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage29,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,802 miles
PASS
Mileage27,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage21,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,041 miles
PASS
Mileage16,459 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 TMU
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 TMU

What car is EA53 TMU?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 TMU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 TMU was 83,595 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 TMU passed its MOT?

EA53 TMU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.

Is EA53 TMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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