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EA53 UYO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 109,119 miles on the clock, averaging 6,311 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 UYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,311

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,119 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,805
Average per year6,311
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA53 UYO 31k50k70k90k109k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage104,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage100,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage96,540 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,538 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage91,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage84,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage78,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage69,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage62,967 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage55,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage47,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage39,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,061 miles
PASS
Mileage30,793 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 UYO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EA53 UYO

What car is EA53 UYO?

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

What is the mileage of EA53 UYO?

The last recorded mileage for EA53 UYO was 109,119 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA53 UYO passed its MOT?

EA53 UYO has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2019.

Is EA53 UYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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