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EF53 CGX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 104,538 miles on the clock, averaging 4,070 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 CGX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,070

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,538 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,070
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 CGX 26k45k65k85k105k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,538 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
Mileage102,034 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage98,810 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage96,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage92,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage90,524 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage85,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage82,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,261 miles
PASS
Mileage80,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage78,140 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage74,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,127 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage61,246 miles
Since last MOT+10,015 miles
PASS
Mileage51,231 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage44,548 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage41,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage38,147 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage35,305 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage31,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,596 miles
PASS
Mileage25,532 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 CGX

What car is EF53 CGX?

EF53 CGX is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 CGX?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 CGX was 104,538 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 CGX passed its MOT?

EF53 CGX has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is EF53 CGX ULEZ compliant?

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

EF53 CGX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.