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EO53 CSY

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 133,106 miles on the clock, averaging 7,975 miles per year, around 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 EO53 CSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,975

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,192
Average per year7,975
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 CSY 60k78k96k115k133k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage129,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage126,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage123,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage120,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,617 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage115,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,400 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,884 miles
Since last MOT+14,799 miles
PASS
Mileage100,085 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage91,602 miles
Since last MOT+9,322 miles
PASS
Mileage82,280 miles
Since last MOT+22,474 miles
PASS
Mileage59,806 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

RegistrationEO53 CSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 CSY

What car is EO53 CSY?

EO53 CSY is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 CSY?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 CSY was 133,106 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 CSY passed its MOT?

EO53 CSY has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2015.

Is EO53 CSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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