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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 89,963 miles on the clock, averaging 4,399 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 UFC
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 89,963 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,312 |
| Average per year | 4,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 UFC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 UFC
What car is ET53 UFC?
ET53 UFC is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of ET53 UFC?
The last recorded mileage for ET53 UFC was 89,963 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET53 UFC passed its MOT?
ET53 UFC has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2023.
Is ET53 UFC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 UFC 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 UFC?
ET53 UFC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.