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EO53 EEB

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 118,851 miles on the clock, averaging 7,099 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 EEB

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,851
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,099

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 reading118,851 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,345
Average per year7,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 EEB 28k51k74k96k119k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,851 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage117,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage113,667 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage110,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage106,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage103,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage98,731 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage94,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage86,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,234 miles
PASS
Mileage76,716 miles
Since last MOT+10,070 miles
PASS
Mileage66,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,646 miles
Since last MOT+11,422 miles
PASS
Mileage55,224 miles
Since last MOT+11,338 miles
PASS
Mileage43,886 miles
Since last MOT+15,452 miles
PASS
Mileage28,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,434 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 EEB
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 EEB

What car is EO53 EEB?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 EEB?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 EEB was 118,851 miles, recorded on 28 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 EEB passed its MOT?

EO53 EEB has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2019.

Is EO53 EEB ULEZ compliant?

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

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