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EO53 FPE

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 74,658 miles on the clock, averaging 3,756 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 FPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,756

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,658 miles
Reading date
Miles last year140
Average per year3,756
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 FPE 8k25k42k58k75k '06'24'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,658 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
PASS
Mileage74,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage66,852 miles
Since last MOT+3,442 miles
PASS
Mileage63,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage59,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,362 miles
PASS
Mileage52,371 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage45,277 miles
Since last MOT+9,965 miles
PASS
Mileage35,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,312 miles
Since last MOT+11,416 miles
PASS
Mileage23,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage17,361 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage8,455 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 FPE
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 FPE

What car is EO53 FPE?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 FPE?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 FPE was 74,658 miles, recorded on 29 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 FPE passed its MOT?

EO53 FPE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2024.

Is EO53 FPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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