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EA53 UPV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 102,322 miles on the clock, averaging 5,486 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 UPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,486

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,322 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,871
Average per year5,486
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 UPV 32k50k67k85k102k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,871 miles
PASS
Mileage98,451 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage94,715 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage91,847 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage88,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage82,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,977 miles
PASS
Mileage75,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage59,323 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,321 miles
Since last MOT+5,668 miles
PASS
Mileage53,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage46,951 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage40,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,469 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 UPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UPV

What car is EA53 UPV?

EA53 UPV is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EA53 UPV?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UPV was 102,322 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UPV passed its MOT?

EA53 UPV has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2019.

Is EA53 UPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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