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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 149,029 miles on the clock, averaging 9,356 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 PLZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,029 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,402 |
| Average per year | 9,356 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 PLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 PLZ
What car is ET53 PLZ?
ET53 PLZ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 PLZ?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 PLZ was 149,029 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 PLZ passed its MOT?
ET53 PLZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jan 2019.
Is ET53 PLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 PLZ 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 PLZ?
ET53 PLZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.