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EF53 BUP

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 102,881 miles on the clock, averaging 3,770 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 BUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,770

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,881 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,025
Average per year3,770
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 BUP 39k55k71k87k103k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,881 miles
Since last MOT+10,025 miles
PASS
Mileage92,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage84,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,324 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage80,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage76,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage72,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage67,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage64,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage61,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage59,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,061 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage56,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage53,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage50,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage46,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,776 miles
PASS
Mileage42,469 miles
Since last MOT+3,234 miles
PASS
Mileage39,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 BUP

What car is EF53 BUP?

EF53 BUP is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF53 BUP?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 BUP was 102,881 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 BUP passed its MOT?

EF53 BUP has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2023.

Is EF53 BUP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 BUP 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 EF53 BUP?

EF53 BUP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.