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EA53 TTE

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 109,065 miles on the clock, averaging 6,568 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 TTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,568

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,318
Average per year6,568
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 TTE 27k47k68k88k109k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,065 miles
Since last MOT+1,318 miles
PASS
Mileage107,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage103,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage98,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage95,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage89,132 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,129 miles
Since last MOT+9,235 miles
PASS
Mileage79,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage70,492 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage63,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage60,878 miles
Since last MOT+12,826 miles
PASS
Mileage48,052 miles
Since last MOT+13,473 miles
PASS
Mileage34,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage26,618 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 TTE
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 TTE

What car is EA53 TTE?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 TTE?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 TTE was 109,065 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 TTE passed its MOT?

EA53 TTE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2019.

Is EA53 TTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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