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EA53 UEZ

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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 134,350 miles on the clock, averaging 8,808 miles per year, around 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 UEZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,808

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,338
Average per year8,808
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UEZ 24k51k79k107k134k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,350 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage125,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage116,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,302 miles
Since last MOT+105,693 miles
PASS
Mileage10,609 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,806 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage98,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,186 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage89,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,586 miles
PASS
Mileage81,048 miles
Since last MOT+9,956 miles
PASS
Mileage71,092 miles
Since last MOT+13,824 miles
PASS
Mileage57,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage52,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage44,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,982 miles
PASS
Mileage34,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage30,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage23,809 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 UEZ
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 UEZ

What car is EA53 UEZ?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UEZ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UEZ was 134,350 miles, recorded on 1 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UEZ passed its MOT?

EA53 UEZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2019.

Is EA53 UEZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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