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EA53 TZU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 111,338 miles on the clock, averaging 6,250 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 TZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,338
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,250

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,338 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,868
Average per year6,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 TZU 16k40k64k87k111k '06'22'15

Check EA53 TZU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage111,338 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,470 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,258 miles
Since last MOT+19,364 miles
PASS
Mileage88,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,894 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage83,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage79,097 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage74,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage69,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage64,805 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage60,198 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
PASS
Mileage53,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,633 miles
PASS
Mileage46,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage40,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,596 miles
PASS
Mileage34,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage25,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,138 miles
PASS
Mileage15,829 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 TZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 TZU

What car is EA53 TZU?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 TZU?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 TZU was 111,338 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 TZU passed its MOT?

EA53 TZU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 5 Feb 2022.

Is EA53 TZU ULEZ compliant?

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

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