Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 120,331 miles on the clock, averaging 7,396 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 DZP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,331 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,432 |
| Average per year | 7,396 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EO53 DZP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EO53 DZP
What car is EO53 DZP?
EO53 DZP is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO53 DZP?
The last recorded mileage for EO53 DZP was 120,331 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO53 DZP passed its MOT?
EO53 DZP has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 6 Dec 2018.
Is EO53 DZP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 DZP 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 DZP?
EO53 DZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.