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EA53 UXX

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 111,128 miles on the clock, averaging 15,549 miles per year, above 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 UXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
15,549

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,207
Average per year15,549
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 UXX 34k53k73k92k111k '06'11'08

Check EA53 UXX

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,128 miles
Since last MOT+14,207 miles
PASS
Mileage96,921 miles
Since last MOT+14,769 miles
PASS
Mileage82,152 miles
Since last MOT+15,375 miles
PASS
Mileage66,777 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,776 miles
Since last MOT+15,089 miles
PASS
Mileage51,687 miles
Since last MOT+17,398 miles
PASS
Mileage34,289 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 UXX
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 UXX

What car is EA53 UXX?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UXX?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UXX was 111,128 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UXX passed its MOT?

EA53 UXX has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Aug 2011.

Is EA53 UXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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