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EF53 LDJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 102,717 miles on the clock, averaging 5,171 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,717
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,171

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

Below average
Latest reading102,717 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 LDJ 36k53k69k86k103k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,717 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,716 miles
Since last MOT+3,111 miles
PASS
Mileage99,605 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage96,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,450 miles
PASS
Mileage92,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage88,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage84,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage81,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage77,964 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage75,115 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage72,503 miles
Since last MOT+11,073 miles
PASS
Mileage61,430 miles
Since last MOT+12,911 miles
PASS
Mileage48,519 miles
Since last MOT+12,518 miles
PASS
Mileage36,001 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF53 LDJ

What car is EF53 LDJ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 LDJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LDJ was 102,717 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LDJ passed its MOT?

EF53 LDJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2019.

Is EF53 LDJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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