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EN53 NSO

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 213,410 miles on the clock, averaging 11,350 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 NSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,410
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,350

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,410 miles
Reading date
Miles last year946
Average per year11,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 NSO 42k85k128k171k213k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,410 miles
Since last MOT+946 miles
PASS
Mileage212,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,422 miles
PASS
Mileage211,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage205,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage197,206 miles
Since last MOT+10,616 miles
PASS
Mileage186,590 miles
Since last MOT+12,574 miles
PASS
Mileage174,016 miles
Since last MOT+12,722 miles
PASS
Mileage161,294 miles
Since last MOT+16,352 miles
PASS
Mileage144,942 miles
Since last MOT+15,159 miles
PASS
Mileage129,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,508 miles
PASS
Mileage117,275 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,252 miles
Since last MOT+12,651 miles
PASS
Mileage104,601 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage90,422 miles
Since last MOT+18,922 miles
PASS
Mileage71,500 miles
Since last MOT+13,455 miles
PASS
Mileage58,045 miles
Since last MOT+16,099 miles
PASS
Mileage41,946 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 NSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 NSO

What car is EN53 NSO?

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

What is the mileage of EN53 NSO?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 NSO was 213,410 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 NSO passed its MOT?

EN53 NSO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2021.

Is EN53 NSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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