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EA53 USX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 142,158 miles on the clock, averaging 12,754 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA53 USX

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,158
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,754

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,158 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,792
Average per year12,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA53 USX 55k77k99k120k142k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,158 miles
Since last MOT+14,792 miles
PASS
Mileage127,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage121,622 miles
Since last MOT+24,800 miles
PASS
Mileage96,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage95,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,605 miles
PASS
Mileage92,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,812 miles
Since last MOT+20,100 miles
PASS
Mileage72,712 miles
Since last MOT+17,646 miles
PASS
Mileage55,066 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EA53 USX

What car is EA53 USX?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 USX?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 USX was 142,158 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 USX passed its MOT?

EA53 USX has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Sep 2013.

Is EA53 USX ULEZ compliant?

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

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