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EO53 YCV

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 167,385 miles on the clock, averaging 8,870 miles per year, around 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 YCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,870

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,385 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO53 YCV 33k66k100k134k167k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage160,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage154,803 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage146,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage138,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,544 miles
PASS
Mileage131,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage122,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage114,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage109,565 miles
Since last MOT+37,170 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage65,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,915 miles
PASS
Mileage59,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,151 miles
Since last MOT+10,467 miles
PASS
Mileage48,684 miles
Since last MOT+2,987 miles
PASS
Mileage45,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage40,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
PASS
Mileage38,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage32,680 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 YCV
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 YCV

What car is EO53 YCV?

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

What is the mileage of EO53 YCV?

The last recorded mileage for EO53 YCV was 167,385 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO53 YCV passed its MOT?

EO53 YCV has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2021.

Is EO53 YCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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