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EO53 FLD

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 128,204 miles on the clock, averaging 6,365 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 FLD

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,204
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,365

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,204 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 FLD 25k51k77k102k128k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,204 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage126,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,580 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage124,857 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage118,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage114,964 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,959 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage112,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage105,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage103,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage101,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage97,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage90,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage84,890 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage78,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,643 miles
PASS
Mileage66,485 miles
Since last MOT+14,535 miles
PASS
Mileage51,950 miles
Since last MOT+26,903 miles
PASS
Mileage25,047 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 FLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 FLD

What car is EO53 FLD?

EO53 FLD is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 FLD?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 FLD was 128,204 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 FLD passed its MOT?

EO53 FLD has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2023.

Is EO53 FLD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 FLD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EO53 FLD?

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