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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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 154,576 miles on the clock, averaging 8,449 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 ST53 ERO
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 154,576 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,449 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ST53 ERO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ST — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ST53 ERO
What car is ST53 ERO?
ST53 ERO is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.
What is the mileage of ST53 ERO?
The last recorded mileage for ST53 ERO was 154,576 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ST53 ERO passed its MOT?
ST53 ERO has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2022.
Is ST53 ERO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 ERO 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 ST53 ERO?
ST53 ERO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.