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EF53 CVT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 1988cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 107,558 miles on the clock, averaging 4,209 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 CVT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,209

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 reading107,558 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,209
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 CVT 27k47k67k87k108k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage98,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage92,266 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage85,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage77,761 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage74,825 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage70,800 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage67,349 miles
Since last MOT+2,650 miles
PASS
Mileage64,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,776 miles
PASS
Mileage61,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,648 miles
PASS
Mileage58,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage54,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,002 miles
PASS
Mileage51,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage46,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage44,021 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,128 miles
PASS
Mileage36,500 miles
Since last MOT+1,086 miles
PASS
Mileage35,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,702 miles
PASS
Mileage32,712 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage31,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage26,666 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 CVT

What car is EF53 CVT?

EF53 CVT is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 CVT?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 CVT was 107,558 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 CVT passed its MOT?

EF53 CVT has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2026.

Is EF53 CVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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