Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 105,705 miles on the clock, averaging 6,527 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 LHU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,705 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,527 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 LHU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 LHU
What car is ET53 LHU?
ET53 LHU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 LHU?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 LHU was 105,705 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 LHU passed its MOT?
ET53 LHU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2020.
Is ET53 LHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 LHU 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 LHU?
ET53 LHU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.