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ET53 RSO

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 37,606 miles on the clock, averaging 2,158 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 RSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,606
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,158

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading37,606 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,373
Average per year2,158
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET53 RSO 12k18k25k31k38k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage37,606 miles
Since last MOT+1,373 miles
PASS
Mileage36,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage34,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage33,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,777 miles
PASS
Mileage31,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage29,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,476 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage27,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,730 miles
PASS
Mileage26,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage24,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,657 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage18,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage15,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage11,645 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 RSO

What car is ET53 RSO?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 RSO?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 RSO was 37,606 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 RSO passed its MOT?

ET53 RSO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2019.

Is ET53 RSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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