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ET53 HMK

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 72,025 miles on the clock, averaging 4,501 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 HMK

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,025
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,501

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,025 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,356
Average per year4,501
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET53 HMK 27k39k50k61k72k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage68,669 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage64,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,391 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage60,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage57,081 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage53,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,244 miles
PASS
Mileage50,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage45,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage40,678 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,270 miles
PASS
Mileage35,355 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,356 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 HMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 HMK

What car is ET53 HMK?

ET53 HMK is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 HMK?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 HMK was 72,025 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 HMK passed its MOT?

ET53 HMK has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2016.

Is ET53 HMK ULEZ compliant?

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

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