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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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 129,015 miles on the clock, averaging 8,973 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for OU53 EWH
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,015 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,973 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU53 EWH |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 EWH
What car is OU53 EWH?
OU53 EWH is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 EWH?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 EWH was 129,015 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 EWH passed its MOT?
OU53 EWH has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2017.
Is OU53 EWH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 EWH 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 OU53 EWH?
OU53 EWH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.