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EO53 ODW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 166,368 miles on the clock, averaging 10,728 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 ODW

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,728

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,368 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 ODW 37k70k102k134k166k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,368 miles
Since last MOT+688 miles
PASS
Mileage165,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage164,094 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,089 miles
Since last MOT+1,139 miles
PASS
Mileage162,950 miles
Since last MOT+427 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,523 miles
Since last MOT+9,314 miles
PASS
Mileage153,209 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,204 miles
Since last MOT+10,453 miles
PASS
Mileage142,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,751 miles
Since last MOT+16,697 miles
PASS
Mileage126,054 miles
Since last MOT+12,983 miles
PASS
Mileage113,071 miles
Since last MOT+14,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,181 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage84,041 miles
Since last MOT+13,075 miles
PASS
Mileage70,966 miles
Since last MOT+17,167 miles
PASS
Mileage53,799 miles
Since last MOT+16,401 miles
PASS
Mileage37,398 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ODW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 ODW

What car is EO53 ODW?

EO53 ODW is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 ODW?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 ODW was 166,368 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 ODW passed its MOT?

EO53 ODW has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2018.

Is EO53 ODW ULEZ compliant?

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

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