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EF53 NWN

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 92,179 miles on the clock, averaging 5,297 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 NWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,179
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,297

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,179 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,197
Average per year5,297
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 NWN 3k25k47k70k92k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage92,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage86,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage82,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage79,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage76,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage70,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage65,219 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage59,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage54,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage49,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage44,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,052 miles
PASS
Mileage33,124 miles
Since last MOT+7,821 miles
PASS
Mileage25,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage19,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage12,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage8,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage2,568 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 NWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 NWN

What car is EF53 NWN?

EF53 NWN is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 NWN?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 NWN was 92,179 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 NWN passed its MOT?

EF53 NWN has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 6 Nov 2023.

Is EF53 NWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 NWN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF53 NWN?

EF53 NWN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.