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EO53 TCY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 136,247 miles on the clock, averaging 12,214 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 TCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,214

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 reading136,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,312
Average per year12,214
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 TCY 29k56k83k110k136k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage132,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage130,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,127 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage120,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage112,194 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,192 miles
Since last MOT+18,410 miles
PASS
Mileage93,782 miles
Since last MOT+23,455 miles
PASS
Mileage70,327 miles
Since last MOT+21,103 miles
PASS
Mileage49,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,037 miles
PASS
Mileage39,187 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage29,298 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,271 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO53 TCY

What car is EO53 TCY?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 TCY?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 TCY was 136,247 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 TCY passed its MOT?

EO53 TCY has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2015.

Is EO53 TCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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