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EA53 UAG

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 125,920 miles on the clock, averaging 10,403 miles per year, above 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 UAG

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,920
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,403

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,920 miles
Reading date
Miles last year377
Average per year10,403
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 UAG 22k48k74k100k126k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,920 miles
Since last MOT+377 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,543 miles
Since last MOT+13,824 miles
PASS
Mileage111,719 miles
Since last MOT+12,374 miles
PASS
Mileage99,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage93,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage85,290 miles
Since last MOT+9,859 miles
PASS
Mileage75,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage66,879 miles
Since last MOT+10,317 miles
PASS
Mileage56,562 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage46,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,355 miles
PASS
Mileage36,839 miles
Since last MOT+14,458 miles
PASS
Mileage22,381 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 UAG
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 UAG

What car is EA53 UAG?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UAG?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UAG was 125,920 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UAG passed its MOT?

EA53 UAG has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2016.

Is EA53 UAG ULEZ compliant?

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

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