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EO53 TGU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 72,190 miles on the clock, averaging 9,079 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO53 TGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,079

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 reading72,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,823
Average per year9,079
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 TGU 13k28k43k57k72k '06'13'09

Check EO53 TGU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,190 miles
Since last MOT+9,823 miles
PASS
Mileage62,367 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage58,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,380 miles
PASS
Mileage114,763 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage105,577 miles
Since last MOT+53,159 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,104 miles
PASS
Mileage42,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,314 miles
Since last MOT+14,807 miles
PASS
Mileage27,507 miles
Since last MOT+14,201 miles
PASS
Mileage13,306 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 TGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EO53 TGU

What car is EO53 TGU?

EO53 TGU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO53 TGU?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 TGU was 72,190 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 TGU passed its MOT?

EO53 TGU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2013.

Is EO53 TGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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