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EN53 DUA

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 2003 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 166,973 miles on the clock, averaging 9,125 miles per year, above 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 DUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,125

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,699
Average per year9,125
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EN53 DUA 42k74k105k136k167k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,973 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
PASS
Mileage156,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage149,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,477 miles
Since last MOT+15,386 miles
PASS
Mileage134,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,094 miles
PASS
Mileage125,997 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage119,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage113,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,832 miles
PASS
Mileage106,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage90,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,470 miles
PASS
Mileage80,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,920 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage71,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,936 miles
PASS
Mileage64,043 miles
Since last MOT+21,627 miles
PASS
Mileage42,416 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,408 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 DUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 DUA

What car is EN53 DUA?

EN53 DUA is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN53 DUA?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 DUA was 166,973 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 DUA passed its MOT?

EN53 DUA has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.

Is EN53 DUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 DUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, 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 DUA?

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