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EY53 RLV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 117,341 miles on the clock, averaging 9,307 miles per year, above 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 RLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,307

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,614
Average per year9,307
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY53 RLV 40k59k79k98k117k '07'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,341 miles
Since last MOT+14,614 miles
PASS
Mileage102,727 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage96,024 miles
Since last MOT+10,178 miles
PASS
Mileage85,846 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage77,502 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage70,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,328 miles
Since last MOT+9,510 miles
PASS
Mileage60,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,137 miles
PASS
Mileage49,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,802 miles
PASS
Mileage39,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,879 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 RLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 RLV

What car is EY53 RLV?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 RLV?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 RLV was 117,341 miles, recorded on 30 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 RLV passed its MOT?

EY53 RLV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2015.

Is EY53 RLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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