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OY53 EWL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 76,581 miles on the clock, averaging 6,687 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 EWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,687

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

Below average
Latest reading76,581 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,523
Average per year6,687
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 EWL 48k55k62k69k77k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage76,581 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage71,058 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage63,119 miles
Since last MOT+1,207 miles
PASS
Mileage61,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage59,901 miles
Since last MOT+11,772 miles
PASS
Mileage48,129 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 EWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 EWL

What car is OY53 EWL?

OY53 EWL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 EWL?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 EWL was 76,581 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 EWL passed its MOT?

OY53 EWL has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jan 2011.

Is OY53 EWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 EWL 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 OY53 EWL?

OY53 EWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.