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ET53 RVA

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 116,504 miles on the clock, averaging 7,546 miles per year, around 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 RVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,546

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,319
Average per year7,546
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 RVA 26k48k71k94k117k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage108,185 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
PASS
Mileage99,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage92,914 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage89,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage83,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage77,691 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage70,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage64,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
PASS
Mileage54,507 miles
Since last MOT+11,596 miles
PASS
Mileage42,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage34,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,675 miles
PASS
Mileage25,790 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 RVA

What car is ET53 RVA?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 RVA?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 RVA was 116,504 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 RVA passed its MOT?

ET53 RVA has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 14 Feb 2019.

Is ET53 RVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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