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EX53 JNO

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 1988cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 93,607 miles on the clock, averaging 3,906 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 EX53 JNO

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,607
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,906

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

Low mileage
Latest reading93,607 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,055
Average per year3,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 JNO 23k41k58k76k94k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage90,552 miles
Since last MOT+3,330 miles
PASS
Mileage87,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage84,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,140 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage82,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage80,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage76,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,300 miles
PASS
Mileage72,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage68,518 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage66,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage63,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage58,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage52,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage43,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage38,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
PASS
Mileage34,490 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage30,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage23,379 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

RegistrationEX53 JNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 JNO

What car is EX53 JNO?

EX53 JNO is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 JNO?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 JNO was 93,607 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 JNO passed its MOT?

EX53 JNO has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2024.

Is EX53 JNO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 JNO 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 JNO?

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