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EN53 VPU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 71,593 miles on the clock, averaging 4,103 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EN53 VPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,103

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year188
Average per year4,103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN53 VPU 28k39k50k61k72k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,593 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
PASS
Mileage71,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage68,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage63,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage56,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage50,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage44,657 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,354 miles
PASS
Mileage38,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage32,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage30,080 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
PASS
Mileage29,899 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage28,037 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EN53 VPU

What car is EN53 VPU?

EN53 VPU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EN53 VPU?

The last recorded mileage for EN53 VPU was 71,593 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN53 VPU passed its MOT?

EN53 VPU has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2017.

Is EN53 VPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN53 VPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VPU?

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