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EO53 PYJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 73,652 miles on the clock, averaging 6,555 miles per year, below 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 PYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,555

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading73,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,923
Average per year6,555
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO53 PYJ 22k35k48k61k74k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage69,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,469 miles
PASS
Mileage65,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage60,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage52,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage38,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage31,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,940 miles
PASS
Mileage21,500 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 PYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 PYJ

What car is EO53 PYJ?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 PYJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 PYJ was 73,652 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 PYJ passed its MOT?

EO53 PYJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 29 Oct 2014.

Is EO53 PYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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