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ET53 OFO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 166,212 miles on the clock, averaging 10,040 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 OFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,212
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,040

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,212 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 OFO 25k60k96k131k166k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,212 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage162,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage158,712 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage150,975 miles
Since last MOT+14,370 miles
PASS
Mileage136,605 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,279 miles
PASS
Mileage126,323 miles
Since last MOT+14,709 miles
PASS
Mileage111,614 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,612 miles
Since last MOT+11,119 miles
PASS
Mileage100,493 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,485 miles
Since last MOT+14,293 miles
PASS
Mileage86,192 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage80,558 miles
Since last MOT+14,321 miles
PASS
Mileage66,237 miles
Since last MOT+13,285 miles
PASS
Mileage52,952 miles
Since last MOT+13,155 miles
PASS
Mileage39,797 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage27,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage24,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,927 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 OFO
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 OFO

What car is ET53 OFO?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 OFO?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 OFO was 166,212 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 OFO passed its MOT?

ET53 OFO has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2021.

Is ET53 OFO ULEZ compliant?

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

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