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EA53 TVE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 216,421 miles on the clock, averaging 9,627 miles per year, above 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 TVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
216,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,627

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,421 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 TVE 30k76k123k170k216k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,421 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
PASS
Mileage206,748 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,747 miles
Since last MOT+12,513 miles
PASS
Mileage194,234 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,232 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage191,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,810 miles
PASS
Mileage183,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage171,878 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
PASS
Mileage160,465 miles
Since last MOT+13,522 miles
PASS
Mileage146,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,943 miles
Since last MOT+17,328 miles
PASS
Mileage129,615 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage129,605 miles
Since last MOT+10,621 miles
PASS
Mileage118,984 miles
Since last MOT+13,563 miles
PASS
Mileage105,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage95,226 miles
Since last MOT+8,669 miles
PASS
Mileage86,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,372 miles
PASS
Mileage76,185 miles
Since last MOT+11,996 miles
PASS
Mileage64,189 miles
Since last MOT+11,842 miles
PASS
Mileage52,347 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
PASS
Mileage40,410 miles
Since last MOT+10,779 miles
PASS
Mileage29,631 miles

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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

RegistrationEA53 TVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 TVE

What car is EA53 TVE?

EA53 TVE is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 TVE?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 TVE was 216,421 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 TVE passed its MOT?

EA53 TVE has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2026.

Is EA53 TVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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