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EU53 HOJ

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 97,849 miles on the clock, averaging 4,864 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 HOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,849
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,864

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 reading97,849 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,864
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 HOJ 38k53k68k83k98k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,849 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
PASS
Mileage97,310 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage94,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage89,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage84,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,692 miles
PASS
Mileage72,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,570 miles
PASS
Mileage50,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage45,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage43,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage38,726 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,725 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
PASS
Mileage38,282 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 HOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 HOJ

What car is EU53 HOJ?

EU53 HOJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EU53 HOJ?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 HOJ was 97,849 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 HOJ passed its MOT?

EU53 HOJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2019.

Is EU53 HOJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 HOJ 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 EU53 HOJ?

EU53 HOJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.