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EO53 FHZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 80,771 miles on the clock, averaging 5,396 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 FHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,771
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,396

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,771 miles
Reading date
Miles last year63
Average per year5,396
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 FHZ 14k30k47k64k81k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,771 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,708 miles
Since last MOT+12,836 miles
PASS
Mileage67,872 miles
Since last MOT+18,382 miles
PASS
Mileage49,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,490 miles
Since last MOT+283 miles
PASS
Mileage49,207 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,196 miles
Since last MOT+1,081 miles
PASS
Mileage48,115 miles
PASS
Mileage48,402 miles
Since last MOT+392 miles
PASS
Mileage48,010 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage44,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,220 miles
PASS
Mileage39,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage34,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage28,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage22,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage15,369 miles
Since last MOT+1,788 miles
PASS
Mileage13,581 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 FHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 FHZ

What car is EO53 FHZ?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 FHZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 FHZ was 80,771 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 FHZ passed its MOT?

EO53 FHZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2019.

Is EO53 FHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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