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EO53 CUG

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 211,472 miles on the clock, averaging 15,633 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 CUG

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
15,633

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 reading211,472 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 CUG 71k106k141k176k211k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,742 miles
PASS
Mileage205,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,730 miles
Since last MOT+15,915 miles
PASS
Mileage189,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,815 miles
Since last MOT+20,454 miles
PASS
Mileage169,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,361 miles
Since last MOT+19,119 miles
PASS
Mileage150,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,242 miles
Since last MOT+27,807 miles
PASS
Mileage122,435 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,434 miles
Since last MOT+22,642 miles
PASS
Mileage99,792 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,530 miles
Since last MOT+21,975 miles
PASS
Mileage77,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage75,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage72,321 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage71,387 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,380 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 CUG

What car is EO53 CUG?

EO53 CUG is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 CUG?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 CUG was 211,472 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 CUG passed its MOT?

EO53 CUG has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2015.

Is EO53 CUG ULEZ compliant?

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

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