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EO53 HTD

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 96,429 miles on the clock, averaging 3,519 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 HTD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,519

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 reading96,429 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 HTD 29k46k63k80k96k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage91,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,943 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage88,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage87,155 miles
Since last MOT+1,513 miles
PASS
Mileage85,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,642 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage83,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage77,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,192 miles
PASS
Mileage68,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage65,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage60,986 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage56,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage53,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage50,964 miles
Since last MOT+2,692 miles
PASS
Mileage48,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage45,457 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage40,015 miles
Since last MOT+2,986 miles
PASS
Mileage37,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage32,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage29,032 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 HTD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 HTD

What car is EO53 HTD?

EO53 HTD is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 HTD?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 HTD was 96,429 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 HTD passed its MOT?

EO53 HTD has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is EO53 HTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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