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EA53 UJP

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 75,261 miles on the clock, averaging 2,172 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 UJP

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,172

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year96
Average per year2,172
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UJP 32k43k54k65k75k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage75,261 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
PASS
Mileage75,165 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
PASS
Mileage75,142 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
PASS
Mileage74,907 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
PASS
Mileage74,628 miles
Since last MOT+427 miles
PASS
Mileage74,201 miles
Since last MOT+585 miles
PASS
Mileage73,616 miles
Since last MOT+403 miles
PASS
Mileage73,213 miles
Since last MOT+314 miles
PASS
Mileage72,899 miles
Since last MOT+672 miles
PASS
Mileage72,227 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
PASS
Mileage71,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage69,201 miles
Since last MOT+1,163 miles
PASS
Mileage68,038 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage65,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,452 miles
PASS
Mileage64,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,853 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,151 miles
Since last MOT+1,908 miles
PASS
Mileage60,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,944 miles
Since last MOT+12,252 miles
PASS
Mileage45,692 miles
Since last MOT+13,373 miles
PASS
Mileage32,319 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 UJP
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 UJP

What car is EA53 UJP?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UJP?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UJP was 75,261 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UJP passed its MOT?

EA53 UJP has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 7 Aug 2026.

Is EA53 UJP ULEZ compliant?

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

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