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EO53 CXZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 103,681 miles on the clock, averaging 6,868 miles per year, below 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 CXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,681
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,868

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,681 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,868
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 CXZ 29k48k67k85k104k '06'17'12

Check EO53 CXZ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage94,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,527 miles
PASS
Mileage85,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,269 miles
PASS
Mileage77,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,847 miles
Since last MOT+7,579 miles
PASS
Mileage70,268 miles
Since last MOT+8,014 miles
PASS
Mileage62,254 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage54,044 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,041 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage45,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage42,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage34,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,855 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage29,448 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 CXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 CXZ

What car is EO53 CXZ?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 CXZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 CXZ was 103,681 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 CXZ passed its MOT?

EO53 CXZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2017.

Is EO53 CXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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