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HD53 EJE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 147,112 miles on the clock, averaging 7,116 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HD53 EJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,116

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

Below average
Latest reading147,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,116
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HD53 EJE 47k72k97k122k147k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,112 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,057 miles
PASS
Mileage142,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
PASS
Mileage135,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage129,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage123,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage117,159 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage110,092 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage104,347 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage98,797 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage92,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage86,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,506 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,227 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage69,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,069 miles
Since last MOT+10,357 miles
PASS
Mileage58,712 miles
Since last MOT+12,153 miles
PASS
Mileage46,559 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HD53 EJE

What car is HD53 EJE?

HD53 EJE is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HD53 EJE?

The last recorded mileage for HD53 EJE was 147,112 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD53 EJE passed its MOT?

HD53 EJE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2021.

Is HD53 EJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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