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EY53 PXA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 84,837 miles on the clock, averaging 5,093 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 PXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,093

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,837 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 PXA 11k30k48k66k85k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage81,202 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
PASS
Mileage75,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage71,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,474 miles
PASS
Mileage68,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage64,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage61,355 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage55,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage46,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,046 miles
PASS
Mileage43,739 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage39,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,211 miles
PASS
Mileage28,444 miles
Since last MOT+10,323 miles
PASS
Mileage18,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage11,228 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 PXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 PXA

What car is EY53 PXA?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 PXA?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 PXA was 84,837 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 PXA passed its MOT?

EY53 PXA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2020.

Is EY53 PXA ULEZ compliant?

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

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