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ET53 BZW

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 119,586 miles on the clock, averaging 8,741 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 ET53 BZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,741

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 reading119,586 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,329
Average per year8,741
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 BZW 24k48k72k96k120k '07'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,329 miles
PASS
Mileage109,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage103,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,477 miles
Since last MOT+10,134 miles
PASS
Mileage93,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,343 miles
Since last MOT+12,766 miles
PASS
Mileage80,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,577 miles
Since last MOT+12,155 miles
PASS
Mileage68,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,422 miles
Since last MOT+10,661 miles
PASS
Mileage57,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,728 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage47,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage38,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage31,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,356 miles
Since last MOT+7,300 miles
PASS
Mileage24,056 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

RegistrationET53 BZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 BZW

What car is ET53 BZW?

ET53 BZW is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 BZW?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 BZW was 119,586 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 BZW passed its MOT?

ET53 BZW has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2017.

Is ET53 BZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 BZW 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 BZW?

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