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EA53 USJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 127,410 miles on the clock, averaging 8,472 miles per year, around 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 USJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,410
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,472

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,410 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,290
Average per year8,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 USJ 21k47k74k101k127k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,410 miles
Since last MOT+13,290 miles
PASS
Mileage114,120 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,062 miles
Since last MOT+16,400 miles
PASS
Mileage97,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage93,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage88,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage82,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,362 miles
PASS
Mileage73,114 miles
Since last MOT+13,391 miles
PASS
Mileage59,723 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
PASS
Mileage39,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage33,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage27,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage20,829 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 USJ
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 USJ

What car is EA53 USJ?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 USJ?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 USJ was 127,410 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 USJ passed its MOT?

EA53 USJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2019.

Is EA53 USJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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