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EN53 DLZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 72,122 miles on the clock, averaging 7,355 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 EN53 DLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,122
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,355

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 reading72,122 miles
Reading date
Miles last year85
Average per year7,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 DLZ 26k38k49k61k72k '06'12'09

Check EN53 DLZ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,122 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
PASS
Mileage72,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,037 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage61,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,960 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage52,887 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage44,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage36,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage28,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage26,328 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

RegistrationEN53 DLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 DLZ

What car is EN53 DLZ?

EN53 DLZ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN53 DLZ?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 DLZ was 72,122 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 DLZ passed its MOT?

EN53 DLZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2012.

Is EN53 DLZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 DLZ 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 EN53 DLZ?

EN53 DLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.