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EA53 UGC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 131,466 miles on the clock, averaging 6,973 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 UGC

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,973

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,540
Average per year6,973
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UGC 32k57k82k107k131k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage131,466 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage126,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,926 miles
Since last MOT+3,841 miles
PASS
Mileage123,085 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,083 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage113,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage104,913 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage96,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage90,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage82,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage77,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage70,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage66,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage63,978 miles
Since last MOT+3,944 miles
PASS
Mileage60,034 miles
Since last MOT+12,293 miles
PASS
Mileage47,741 miles
Since last MOT+15,611 miles
PASS
Mileage32,130 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 UGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UGC

What car is EA53 UGC?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UGC?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UGC was 131,466 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UGC passed its MOT?

EA53 UGC has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 3 Feb 2021.

Is EA53 UGC ULEZ compliant?

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

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