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EF03 VGU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 95,812 miles on the clock, averaging 4,860 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF03 VGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,860

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,051
Average per year4,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 VGU 37k51k66k81k96k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage93,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
PASS
Mileage88,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage84,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage79,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage74,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage70,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage62,935 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage56,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage52,342 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,340 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage47,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage43,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage36,583 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF03 VGU

What car is EF03 VGU?

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

What is the mileage of EF03 VGU?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 VGU was 95,812 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 VGU passed its MOT?

EF03 VGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2018.

Is EF03 VGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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