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EF03 ULX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 125,751 miles on the clock, averaging 8,559 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF03 ULX

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,559

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,751 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,559
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 ULX 28k53k77k101k126k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,751 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage123,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
PASS
Mileage121,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage115,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage109,905 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,777 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage102,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,914 miles
PASS
Mileage93,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage76,937 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage65,062 miles
Since last MOT+13,922 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,140 miles
Since last MOT+12,900 miles
PASS
Mileage38,240 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage28,479 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 ULX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 ULX

What car is EF03 ULX?

EF03 ULX is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 ULX?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 ULX was 125,751 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 ULX passed its MOT?

EF03 ULX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2017.

Is EF03 ULX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 ULX 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 EF03 ULX?

EF03 ULX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.