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ET53 BYN

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 224,084 miles on the clock, averaging 12,378 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 ET53 BYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,084
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,378

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,084 miles
Reading date
Miles last year219
Average per year12,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 BYN 94k127k159k192k224k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,084 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage223,865 miles
Since last MOT+11,563 miles
PASS
Mileage212,302 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage212,277 miles
Since last MOT+10,254 miles
PASS
Mileage202,023 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage192,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,639 miles
PASS
Mileage181,368 miles
Since last MOT+91,648 miles
PASS
Mileage89,720 miles
Since last MOT+89,713 miles
PASS
Mileage7 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage113,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
PASS
Mileage105,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,828 miles
Since last MOT+11,584 miles
PASS
Mileage94,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,244 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

RegistrationET53 BYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 BYN

What car is ET53 BYN?

ET53 BYN is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 BYN?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 BYN was 224,084 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 BYN passed its MOT?

ET53 BYN has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2017.

Is ET53 BYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 BYN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET53 BYN?

ET53 BYN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.