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EA53 UFM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 83,604 miles on the clock, averaging 4,138 miles per year, well 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 UFM

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,138

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UFM 30k44k57k70k84k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,604 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,601 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage82,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage79,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage78,501 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage75,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,671 miles
PASS
Mileage71,873 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage67,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage62,821 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage57,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage52,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,731 miles
PASS
Mileage50,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage48,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage38,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage30,244 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 UFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UFM

What car is EA53 UFM?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UFM?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UFM was 83,604 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UFM passed its MOT?

EA53 UFM has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2019.

Is EA53 UFM ULEZ compliant?

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

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