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EA53 UTY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 35,357 miles on the clock, averaging 6,974 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 UTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,357
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
6,974

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading35,357 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,568
Average per year6,974
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 UTY 21k25k28k32k35k '06'08'07

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,357 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage28,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage21,497 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 UTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UTY

What car is EA53 UTY?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UTY?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UTY was 35,357 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UTY passed its MOT?

EA53 UTY has had 3 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (3 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2008.

Is EA53 UTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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