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ET53 TSO

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 136,188 miles on the clock, averaging 7,641 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 TSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,188
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
7,641

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,188 miles
Reading date
Miles last year139
Average per year7,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 TSO 29k56k82k109k136k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,188 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage131,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage125,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage122,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage113,713 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage110,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,969 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage109,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage104,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,585 miles
PASS
Mileage98,329 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage91,205 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage83,535 miles
Since last MOT+13,521 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,014 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,369 miles
Since last MOT+13,906 miles
PASS
Mileage42,463 miles
Since last MOT+13,810 miles
PASS
Mileage28,653 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 TSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 TSO

What car is ET53 TSO?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 TSO?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 TSO was 136,188 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 TSO passed its MOT?

ET53 TSO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2021.

Is ET53 TSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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