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EO53 CME

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 77,197 miles on the clock, averaging 4,760 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 CME

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,760

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,615
Average per year4,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 CME 18k33k48k62k77k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage73,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,297 miles
PASS
Mileage69,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage64,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,787 miles
PASS
Mileage61,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,955 miles
PASS
Mileage53,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage51,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage47,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage42,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage37,538 miles
Since last MOT+5,573 miles
PASS
Mileage31,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage26,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,137 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 CME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 CME

What car is EO53 CME?

EO53 CME is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 CME?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 CME was 77,197 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 CME passed its MOT?

EO53 CME has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Feb 2019.

Is EO53 CME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 CME 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 EO53 CME?

EO53 CME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.