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EA53 UGH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 61,508 miles on the clock, averaging 4,052 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 UGH

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,052

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 reading61,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year4,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UGH 21k31k41k51k62k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage61,508 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
PASS
Mileage61,485 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
PASS
Mileage61,442 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
PASS
Mileage61,416 miles
Since last MOT+347 miles
PASS
Mileage61,069 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage60,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,712 miles
Since last MOT+902 miles
PASS
Mileage59,810 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage50,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage40,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage30,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,995 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage21,125 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 UGH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UGH

What car is EA53 UGH?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UGH?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UGH was 61,508 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UGH passed its MOT?

EA53 UGH has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 30 Aug 2016.

Is EA53 UGH ULEZ compliant?

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

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