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EX53 JUV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 149,430 miles on the clock, averaging 7,978 miles per year, around 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 JUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,978

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year186
Average per year7,978
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX53 JUV 20k52k85k117k149k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,430 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,764 miles
PASS
Mileage139,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,619 miles
PASS
Mileage129,861 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage121,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage112,366 miles
Since last MOT+10,254 miles
PASS
Mileage102,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage93,373 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage85,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage77,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage71,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage63,901 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage57,821 miles
Since last MOT+9,569 miles
PASS
Mileage48,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage40,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage32,434 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage25,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage19,834 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EX53 JUV

What car is EX53 JUV?

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

What is the mileage of EX53 JUV?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 JUV was 149,430 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 JUV passed its MOT?

EX53 JUV has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2022.

Is EX53 JUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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