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EF53 OZL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGreen
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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 67,295 miles on the clock, averaging 4,640 miles per year, well 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 OZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,640

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

Low mileage
Latest reading67,295 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 OZL 20k32k44k56k67k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,295 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,289 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage61,282 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,843 miles
PASS
Mileage53,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage49,887 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage47,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,693 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage41,943 miles
Since last MOT+833 miles
PASS
Mileage41,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage35,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage30,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage24,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,254 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 OZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 OZL

What car is EF53 OZL?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 OZL?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 OZL was 67,295 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 OZL passed its MOT?

EF53 OZL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2017.

Is EF53 OZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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