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EY53 ULH

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 103,162 miles on the clock, averaging 7,646 miles per year, around 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 ULH

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,162
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,646

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,162 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,646
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EY53 ULH 19k40k61k82k103k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,742 miles
PASS
Mileage98,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage92,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage86,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,019 miles
Since last MOT+8,418 miles
PASS
Mileage77,601 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage69,282 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage60,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,772 miles
PASS
Mileage51,785 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage43,403 miles
Since last MOT+10,182 miles
PASS
Mileage33,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage26,174 miles
Since last MOT+7,396 miles
PASS
Mileage18,778 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 ULH
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 ULH

What car is EY53 ULH?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 ULH?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 ULH was 103,162 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 ULH passed its MOT?

EY53 ULH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2017.

Is EY53 ULH ULEZ compliant?

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

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