Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 140,520 miles on the clock, averaging 9,758 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for OU53 EWW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,520 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,301 |
| Average per year | 9,758 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU53 EWW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OU53 EWW
What car is OU53 EWW?
OU53 EWW is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OU53 EWW?
The last recorded mileage for OU53 EWW was 140,520 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU53 EWW passed its MOT?
OU53 EWW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2018.
Is OU53 EWW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 EWW 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 EWW?
OU53 EWW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.