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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 131,368 miles on the clock, averaging 5,983 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for EU53 HPP
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,368 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,268 |
| Average per year | 5,983 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EU53 HPP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EU — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EU53 HPP
What car is EU53 HPP?
EU53 HPP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EU53 HPP?
The last recorded mileage for EU53 HPP was 131,368 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EU53 HPP passed its MOT?
EU53 HPP has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2021.
Is EU53 HPP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 HPP 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 HPP?
EU53 HPP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.