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EO53 CYC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 110,588 miles on the clock, averaging 4,524 miles per year, well 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 CYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,524

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

Low mileage
Latest reading110,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year357
Average per year4,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 CYC 32k52k71k91k111k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,588 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage110,231 miles
Since last MOT+511 miles
PASS
Mileage109,720 miles
Since last MOT+596 miles
PASS
Mileage109,124 miles
Since last MOT+357 miles
PASS
Mileage108,767 miles
Since last MOT+1,135 miles
PASS
Mileage107,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,632 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage105,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage103,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage99,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage96,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage93,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage89,985 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage86,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage82,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage80,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,504 miles
PASS
Mileage71,505 miles
Since last MOT+21,804 miles
PASS
Mileage49,701 miles
Since last MOT+17,499 miles
PASS
Mileage32,202 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 CYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 CYC

What car is EO53 CYC?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 CYC?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 CYC was 110,588 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 CYC passed its MOT?

EO53 CYC has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2023.

Is EO53 CYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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