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EX53 AWN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 102,029 miles on the clock, averaging 5,914 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 EX53 AWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,029
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,914

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,029 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,192
Average per year5,914
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX53 AWN 43k58k72k87k102k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,029 miles
Since last MOT+4,192 miles
PASS
Mileage97,837 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage92,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,557 miles
PASS
Mileage87,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage82,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,684 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
PASS
Mileage76,796 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,785 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage70,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage56,499 miles
Since last MOT+6,398 miles
PASS
Mileage50,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage42,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,944 miles

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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

RegistrationEX53 AWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 AWN

What car is EX53 AWN?

EX53 AWN is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 AWN?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 AWN was 102,029 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 AWN passed its MOT?

EX53 AWN has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2017.

Is EX53 AWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 AWN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX53 AWN?

EX53 AWN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.