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EN53 DHX

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 11 (45% pass rate). It has 152,626 miles on the clock, averaging 6,737 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 EN53 DHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
45%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,737

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 reading152,626 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,737
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EN53 DHX 85k102k119k136k153k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage145,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,400 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage138,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,249 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage131,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage116,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage110,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage96,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage89,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage85,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,484 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

RegistrationEN53 DHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 DHX

What car is EN53 DHX?

EN53 DHX is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EN53 DHX?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 DHX was 152,626 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 DHX passed its MOT?

EN53 DHX has had 20 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (9 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2016.

Is EN53 DHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 DHX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EN53 DHX?

EN53 DHX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.