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EO53 OWR

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 179,347 miles on the clock, averaging 9,892 miles per year, above 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 OWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,347
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,892

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,347 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,329
Average per year9,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 OWR 41k75k110k145k179k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,347 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
PASS
Mileage177,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,365 miles
PASS
Mileage168,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,704 miles
PASS
Mileage161,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage155,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage149,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage140,816 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage131,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,098 miles
Since last MOT+12,446 miles
PASS
Mileage109,652 miles
Since last MOT+11,291 miles
PASS
Mileage98,361 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage85,797 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage73,285 miles
Since last MOT+16,365 miles
PASS
Mileage56,920 miles
Since last MOT+16,331 miles
PASS
Mileage40,589 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 OWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 OWR

What car is EO53 OWR?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 OWR?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 OWR was 179,347 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 OWR passed its MOT?

EO53 OWR has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2020.

Is EO53 OWR ULEZ compliant?

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

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