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EO53 SYC

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 83,086 miles on the clock, averaging 4,174 miles per year, well 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 SYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,174

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,086 miles
Reading date
Miles last year226
Average per year4,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 SYC 18k34k51k67k83k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,086 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
PASS
Mileage82,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,860 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
PASS
Mileage82,048 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,918 miles
PASS
Mileage79,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage71,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage63,866 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage52,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage48,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage42,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage38,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,585 miles
PASS
Mileage23,658 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage17,930 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 SYC
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 SYC

What car is EO53 SYC?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 SYC?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 SYC was 83,086 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 SYC passed its MOT?

EO53 SYC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2022.

Is EO53 SYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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