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EY53 WTA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 76,418 miles on the clock, averaging 2,647 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 WTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,647

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,986
Average per year2,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 WTA 26k39k51k64k76k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage74,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage71,894 miles
Since last MOT+2,866 miles
PASS
Mileage69,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage66,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage63,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage61,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,787 miles
PASS
Mileage57,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage53,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,763 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage50,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage49,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,027 miles
PASS
Mileage47,900 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage44,944 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage43,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,031 miles
PASS
Mileage41,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage38,951 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage36,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage34,363 miles
Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
Mileage32,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage26,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,212 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 WTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 WTA

What car is EY53 WTA?

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

What is the mileage of EY53 WTA?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 WTA was 76,418 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 WTA passed its MOT?

EY53 WTA has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.

Is EY53 WTA ULEZ compliant?

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

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