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EA53 UHJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 136,228 miles on the clock, averaging 11,856 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 UHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,228
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,856

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,228 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,160
Average per year11,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UHJ 25k53k80k108k136k '06'16'11

Check EA53 UHJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,228 miles
Since last MOT+28,160 miles
PASS
Mileage108,068 miles
Since last MOT+19,502 miles
PASS
Mileage88,566 miles
Since last MOT+21,220 miles
PASS
Mileage67,346 miles
Since last MOT+3,025 miles
PASS
Mileage64,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,321 miles
Since last MOT+14,433 miles
PASS
Mileage49,888 miles
Since last MOT+9,467 miles
PASS
Mileage40,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage24,635 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UHJ

What car is EA53 UHJ?

EA53 UHJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 UHJ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UHJ was 136,228 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UHJ passed its MOT?

EA53 UHJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2016.

Is EA53 UHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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