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ET53 LFL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 131,005 miles on the clock, averaging 9,073 miles per year, above 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 LFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,005
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,073

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,005 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,920
Average per year9,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 LFL 21k48k76k103k131k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage126,085 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,081 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage121,995 miles
Since last MOT+10,663 miles
PASS
Mileage111,332 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,330 miles
Since last MOT+10,493 miles
PASS
Mileage100,837 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,836 miles
Since last MOT+11,005 miles
PASS
Mileage89,831 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage83,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage79,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
PASS
Mileage70,188 miles
Since last MOT+11,949 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,239 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage55,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage45,477 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,451 miles
Since last MOT+16,250 miles
PASS
Mileage29,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,237 miles
PASS
Mileage20,964 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 LFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 LFL

What car is ET53 LFL?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 LFL?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 LFL was 131,005 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 LFL passed its MOT?

ET53 LFL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2018.

Is ET53 LFL ULEZ compliant?

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

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