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EY53 RVC

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 109,643 miles on the clock, averaging 4,341 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 RVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,643
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,341

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 reading109,643 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,341
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 RVC 25k46k67k88k110k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage104,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage99,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,262 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage96,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,814 miles
PASS
Mileage93,102 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage90,937 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage87,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage75,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage72,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage69,671 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage67,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,337 miles
PASS
Mileage62,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,495 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage55,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage48,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,015 miles
PASS
Mileage46,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,728 miles
PASS
Mileage42,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage38,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,377 miles
PASS
Mileage33,230 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage24,891 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 RVC
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 RVC

What car is EY53 RVC?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 RVC?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 RVC was 109,643 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 RVC passed its MOT?

EY53 RVC has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2026.

Is EY53 RVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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