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EO53 TGX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 98,463 miles on the clock, averaging 5,906 miles per year, below 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 TGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,906

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,463 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 TGX 16k36k57k78k98k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,463 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage92,056 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage88,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage85,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,426 miles
PASS
Mileage80,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,602 miles
PASS
Mileage75,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage71,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,069 miles
PASS
Mileage67,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage62,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
PASS
Mileage55,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage45,857 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,842 miles
Since last MOT+9,211 miles
PASS
Mileage36,631 miles
Since last MOT+5,461 miles
PASS
Mileage31,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage23,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage15,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO53 TGX

What car is EO53 TGX?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 TGX?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 TGX was 98,463 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 TGX passed its MOT?

EO53 TGX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2020.

Is EO53 TGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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