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ET53 UKA

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 132,867 miles on the clock, averaging 7,015 miles per year, 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 UKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,867
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,015

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

Below average
Latest reading132,867 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,010
Average per year7,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 UKA 15k45k74k104k133k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage132,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage127,857 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage126,929 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage124,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage121,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage119,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage116,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage112,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage110,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage106,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage103,625 miles
Since last MOT+18,394 miles
PASS
Mileage85,231 miles
Since last MOT+18,915 miles
PASS
Mileage66,316 miles
Since last MOT+11,841 miles
PASS
Mileage54,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,475 miles
Since last MOT+15,107 miles
PASS
Mileage39,368 miles
Since last MOT+13,682 miles
PASS
Mileage25,686 miles
Since last MOT+10,287 miles
PASS
Mileage15,399 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 UKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 UKA

What car is ET53 UKA?

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

What is the mileage of ET53 UKA?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 UKA was 132,867 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 UKA passed its MOT?

ET53 UKA has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 25 Oct 2023.

Is ET53 UKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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