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ET53 LHO

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 58,976 miles on the clock, averaging 2,938 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 LHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,976
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,938

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,976 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,202
Average per year2,938
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 LHO 20k30k40k49k59k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage53,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage48,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage44,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage41,382 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage39,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,894 miles
PASS
Mileage37,644 miles
Since last MOT+1,968 miles
PASS
Mileage35,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage33,512 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage31,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,335 miles
PASS
Mileage28,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage25,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage23,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage20,394 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About ET53 LHO

What car is ET53 LHO?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 LHO?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 LHO was 58,976 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 LHO passed its MOT?

ET53 LHO has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2020.

Is ET53 LHO ULEZ compliant?

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

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