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 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 128,367 miles on the clock, averaging 8,632 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 RXH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 128,367 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,629 |
| Average per year | 8,632 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ET53 RXH |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ET53 RXH
What car is ET53 RXH?
ET53 RXH is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 RXH?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 RXH was 128,367 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 RXH passed its MOT?
ET53 RXH has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Oct 2017.
Is ET53 RXH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 RXH 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 RXH?
ET53 RXH is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.