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HD53 EHY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 57,550 miles on the clock, averaging 4,757 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 HD53 EHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,757

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,795
Average per year4,757
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD53 EHY 20k29k39k48k58k '06'14'10

Check HD53 EHY

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage54,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage50,666 miles
Since last MOT+10,758 miles
PASS
Mileage39,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,201 miles
PASS
Mileage34,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage33,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage30,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage25,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage19,910 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

RegistrationHD53 EHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HD53 EHY

What car is HD53 EHY?

HD53 EHY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD53 EHY?

The last recorded mileage for HD53 EHY was 57,550 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD53 EHY passed its MOT?

HD53 EHY has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Nov 2014.

Is HD53 EHY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD53 EHY 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 HD53 EHY?

HD53 EHY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.