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EO53 LOA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 138,120 miles on the clock, averaging 8,627 miles per year, around 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 LOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,627

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,627
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 LOA 19k49k79k108k138k '06'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,120 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,117 miles
Since last MOT+10,841 miles
PASS
Mileage127,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,276 miles
Since last MOT+8,644 miles
PASS
Mileage118,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,632 miles
Since last MOT+12,468 miles
PASS
Mileage106,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,164 miles
Since last MOT+13,530 miles
PASS
Mileage92,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,235 miles
Since last MOT+16,419 miles
PASS
Mileage67,816 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage57,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage44,576 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage38,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage32,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage27,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage19,433 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 LOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 LOA

What car is EO53 LOA?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 LOA?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 LOA was 138,120 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 LOA passed its MOT?

EO53 LOA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2020.

Is EO53 LOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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