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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 151,789 miles on the clock, averaging 9,328 miles per year, above 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 UJD
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 151,789 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,093 |
| Average per year | 9,328 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 UJD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 UJD
What car is EX53 UJD?
EX53 UJD is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 UJD?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 UJD was 151,789 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 UJD passed its MOT?
EX53 UJD has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2022.
Is EX53 UJD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 UJD 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 UJD?
EX53 UJD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.