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ET53 SXV

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 57,641 miles on the clock, averaging 3,128 miles per year, well below 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 SXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,641 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 SXV 15k26k36k47k58k '07'20'16

Check ET53 SXV

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage53,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,442 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
PASS
Mileage52,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,721 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage50,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,783 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage47,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage43,799 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,825 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage36,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage31,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,114 miles
PASS
Mileage28,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage25,296 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage22,001 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage18,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage15,097 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 SXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 SXV

What car is ET53 SXV?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 SXV?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 SXV was 57,641 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 SXV passed its MOT?

ET53 SXV has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2020.

Is ET53 SXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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