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EA53 UMC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 101,465 miles on the clock, averaging 6,285 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 UMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,285

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

Below average
Latest reading101,465 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,285
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UMC 29k47k65k83k101k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,465 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,376 miles
PASS
Mileage97,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,566 miles
PASS
Mileage93,492 miles
Since last MOT+5,478 miles
PASS
Mileage88,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,823 miles
PASS
Mileage78,191 miles
Since last MOT+4,645 miles
PASS
Mileage73,546 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage62,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage54,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage46,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage41,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage39,791 miles
Since last MOT+10,329 miles
PASS
Mileage29,462 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 UMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UMC

What car is EA53 UMC?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UMC?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UMC was 101,465 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UMC passed its MOT?

EA53 UMC has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2018.

Is EA53 UMC ULEZ compliant?

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

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