Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1753cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 143,777 miles on the clock, averaging 8,896 miles per year, around 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 YDE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 143,777 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,430 |
| Average per year | 8,896 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EO53 YDE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EO53 YDE
What car is EO53 YDE?
EO53 YDE is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO53 YDE?
The last recorded mileage for EO53 YDE was 143,777 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO53 YDE passed its MOT?
EO53 YDE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2015.
Is EO53 YDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO53 YDE 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 YDE?
EO53 YDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.