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ET53 OGU

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 118,877 miles on the clock, averaging 13,082 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 OGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,082

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,065
Average per year13,082
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 OGU 13k40k66k92k119k '07'15'11

Check ET53 OGU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,877 miles
Since last MOT+17,065 miles
PASS
Mileage101,812 miles
Since last MOT+11,752 miles
PASS
Mileage90,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage83,098 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage68,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage64,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,435 miles
Since last MOT+13,526 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,909 miles
Since last MOT+18,836 miles
PASS
Mileage32,073 miles
Since last MOT+18,712 miles
PASS
Mileage13,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 OGU
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 OGU

What car is ET53 OGU?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 OGU?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 OGU was 118,877 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 OGU passed its MOT?

ET53 OGU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2015.

Is ET53 OGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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