The road tax status for ET53 UPY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for ET53 UPY?

The MOT for ET53 UPY is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of ET53 UPY?

The recorded mileage for ET53 UPY is 171,684 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is ET53 UPY ULEZ compliant?

No, ET53 UPY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ET53 UPY

ET53 UPY

2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/02/2004. Recorded mileage 171,684 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2004 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 171,684 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 17/05/2026

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Mileage: 171,684 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2004
Engine: 1596cc

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ET53 UPY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
171,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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ET53 UPY Mileage History

28/03/2023157,189 mi
04/03/2024160,715 mi+3,526 mi
22/03/2024160,715 mi
19/05/2025171,684 mi+10,969 mi
19/05/2025171,684 mi

Average of roughly 6,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ET53 UPY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 02:39

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (ET53 UPY) between March 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.

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