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EO53 OSV

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 121,109 miles on the clock, averaging 8,093 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 OSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,093

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,109 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 OSV 24k48k72k97k121k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage118,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,563 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage114,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage105,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
PASS
Mileage100,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage93,492 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,882 miles
PASS
Mileage84,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage77,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,637 miles
Since last MOT+17,267 miles
PASS
Mileage60,370 miles
Since last MOT+15,820 miles
PASS
Mileage44,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage35,551 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage35,551 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,500 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage32,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
PASS
Mileage23,780 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 OSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 OSV

What car is EO53 OSV?

EO53 OSV is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 OSV?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 OSV was 121,109 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 OSV passed its MOT?

EO53 OSV has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2018.

Is EO53 OSV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 OSV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EO53 OSV?

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