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EO53 DLF

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 76,854 miles on the clock, averaging 2,859 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 DLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,859

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 reading76,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,798
Average per year2,859
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 DLF 22k36k50k63k77k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage71,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage67,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage62,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,212 miles
PASS
Mileage59,184 miles
Since last MOT+779 miles
PASS
Mileage58,405 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage57,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage54,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage51,886 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,419 miles
PASS
Mileage49,463 miles
Since last MOT+1,762 miles
PASS
Mileage47,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,760 miles
PASS
Mileage44,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage42,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage39,345 miles
Since last MOT+1,615 miles
PASS
Mileage37,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage35,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,605 miles
PASS
Mileage33,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage30,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage25,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage22,497 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 DLF
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 DLF

What car is EO53 DLF?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 DLF?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 DLF was 76,854 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 DLF passed its MOT?

EO53 DLF has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is EO53 DLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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