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EY53 LLW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 120,543 miles on the clock, averaging 5,242 miles per year, 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 EY53 LLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,242

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,343
Average per year5,242
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 LLW 21k46k71k96k121k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,543 miles
Since last MOT+12,343 miles
PASS
Mileage108,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,200 miles
Since last MOT+12,782 miles
PASS
Mileage95,418 miles
Since last MOT+9,035 miles
PASS
Mileage86,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage81,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,227 miles
PASS
Mileage80,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,040 miles
PASS
Mileage78,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage75,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,713 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage71,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage67,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage63,126 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,123 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage57,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage54,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage48,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage42,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,580 miles
PASS
Mileage36,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage31,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage29,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage24,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage20,698 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

RegistrationEY53 LLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 LLW

What car is EY53 LLW?

EY53 LLW is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY53 LLW?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 LLW was 120,543 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 LLW passed its MOT?

EY53 LLW has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is EY53 LLW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY53 LLW 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 EY53 LLW?

EY53 LLW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.