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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 131,892 miles on the clock, averaging 5,594 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ET53 PTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,892 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,594 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET53 PTU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 PTU
What car is ET53 PTU?
ET53 PTU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 PTU?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 PTU was 131,892 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 PTU passed its MOT?
ET53 PTU has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2026.
Is ET53 PTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 PTU 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 PTU?
ET53 PTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.