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EF53 OGL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 93,261 miles on the clock, averaging 5,675 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 EF53 OGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,675

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 reading93,261 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,675
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 OGL 13k33k53k73k93k '06'21'14

Check EF53 OGL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,736 miles
PASS
Mileage88,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage86,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage83,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage80,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage75,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage68,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,823 miles
PASS
Mileage62,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage56,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,517 miles
PASS
Mileage49,025 miles
Since last MOT+7,987 miles
PASS
Mileage41,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,796 miles
PASS
Mileage34,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage25,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,894 miles
PASS
Mileage17,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
PASS
Mileage13,059 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

RegistrationEF53 OGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 OGL

What car is EF53 OGL?

EF53 OGL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 OGL?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 OGL was 93,261 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 OGL passed its MOT?

EF53 OGL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2021.

Is EF53 OGL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 OGL 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 EF53 OGL?

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