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EY53 WXW

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1798cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1798cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 121,609 miles on the clock, averaging 6,161 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for EY53 WXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,161

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year6,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY53 WXW 28k51k75k98k122k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,609 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage116,215 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,183 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage110,650 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,628 miles
Since last MOT+1,644 miles
PASS
Mileage108,984 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage106,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage102,843 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage101,165 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage97,179 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage93,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
PASS
Mileage85,144 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,143 miles
Since last MOT+19,544 miles
PASS
Mileage68,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,690 miles
PASS
Mileage62,909 miles
Since last MOT+15,522 miles
PASS
Mileage47,387 miles
Since last MOT+19,410 miles
PASS
Mileage27,977 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 WXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EY53 WXW

What car is EY53 WXW?

EY53 WXW is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1798cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EY53 WXW?

The last recorded mileage for EY53 WXW was 121,609 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY53 WXW passed its MOT?

EY53 WXW has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2021.

Is EY53 WXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY53 WXW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EY53 WXW?

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