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EF53 OGU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 124,839 miles on the clock, averaging 8,635 miles per year, around 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 OGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,635

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year8,635
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 OGU 37k59k81k103k125k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,839 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage119,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage113,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage103,669 miles
Since last MOT+15,004 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,473 miles
PASS
Mileage84,192 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage82,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage76,097 miles
Since last MOT+9,368 miles
PASS
Mileage66,729 miles
Since last MOT+12,656 miles
PASS
Mileage54,073 miles
Since last MOT+11,002 miles
PASS
Mileage43,071 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,348 miles
PASS
Mileage36,723 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 OGU
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 OGU

What car is EF53 OGU?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 OGU?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 OGU was 124,839 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 OGU passed its MOT?

EF53 OGU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2017.

Is EF53 OGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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