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EY53 LNU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 54,855 miles on the clock, averaging 2,870 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 EY53 LNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,870

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,855 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,826
Average per year2,870
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 LNU 6k18k30k43k55k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,826 miles
PASS
Mileage46,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage38,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage33,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage27,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,941 miles
PASS
Mileage17,517 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage16,959 miles
Since last MOT+505 miles
PASS
Mileage16,454 miles
Since last MOT+770 miles
PASS
Mileage15,684 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage14,836 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage13,911 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage12,903 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage11,927 miles
Since last MOT+795 miles
PASS
Mileage11,132 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage9,915 miles
Since last MOT+1,196 miles
PASS
Mileage8,719 miles
Since last MOT+1,161 miles
PASS
Mileage7,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,564 miles
PASS
Mileage5,994 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EY53 LNU

What car is EY53 LNU?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 LNU?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 LNU was 54,855 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 LNU passed its MOT?

EY53 LNU has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2023.

Is EY53 LNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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