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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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 141,077 miles on the clock, averaging 6,705 miles per year, below 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 AP53 EFU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 141,077 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,705 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AP53 EFU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AP — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AP53 EFU
What car is AP53 EFU?
AP53 EFU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.
What is the mileage of AP53 EFU?
The last recorded mileage for AP53 EFU was 141,077 miles, recorded on 15 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AP53 EFU passed its MOT?
AP53 EFU has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2018.
Is AP53 EFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP53 EFU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AP53 EFU?
AP53 EFU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.