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EY53 RDU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 74,854 miles on the clock, averaging 3,265 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY53 RDU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
3,265

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

Low mileage
Latest reading74,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year183
Average per year3,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 RDU 12k28k43k59k75k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,854 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage69,231 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,469 miles
Since last MOT+11,954 miles
PASS
Mileage56,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage49,419 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,627 miles
PASS
Mileage44,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage37,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage32,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage30,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage26,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,409 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage23,064 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage19,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,068 miles
PASS
Mileage14,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage9,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,584 miles
PASS
Mileage5,173 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage28,690 miles
PASS
Mileage84,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage80,888 miles
Since last MOT+65,494 miles
PASS
Mileage15,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,368 miles
PASS
Mileage12,026 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 RDU

What car is EY53 RDU?

EY53 RDU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY53 RDU?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 RDU was 74,854 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 RDU passed its MOT?

EY53 RDU has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is EY53 RDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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