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EO53 FLV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 85,903 miles on the clock, averaging 4,125 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 FLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,125

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,903 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,125
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 FLV 16k33k51k68k86k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,007 miles
PASS
Mileage78,896 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,687 miles
Since last MOT+8,369 miles
PASS
Mileage70,318 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,845 miles
PASS
Mileage64,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage62,703 miles
Since last MOT+1,280 miles
PASS
Mileage61,423 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
PASS
Mileage55,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,300 miles
PASS
Mileage47,718 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage38,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage33,553 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage28,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage25,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,499 miles
PASS
Mileage23,847 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,628 miles
PASS
Mileage22,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage19,735 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage17,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,940 miles
PASS
Mileage15,586 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 FLV
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 FLV

What car is EO53 FLV?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 FLV?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 FLV was 85,903 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 FLV passed its MOT?

EO53 FLV has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2023.

Is EO53 FLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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