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EN53 DVB

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 70,464 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for EN53 DVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,464
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading70,464 miles
Reading date
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EN53 DVB 73k73k73k73k73k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage62,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage54,238 miles
Since last MOT+14,240 miles
PASS
Mileage39,998 miles
Since last MOT+11,827 miles
PASS
Mileage28,171 miles
Since last MOT+13,178 miles
PASS
Mileage14,993 miles
Since last MOT+14,990 miles
PASS
Mileage3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage78,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage73,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,091 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 DVB
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 DVB

What car is EN53 DVB?

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

What is the mileage of EN53 DVB?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 DVB was 70,464 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 DVB passed its MOT?

EN53 DVB has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2016.

Is EN53 DVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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