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EF53 LFT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 63,791 miles on the clock, averaging 2,950 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,791
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
2,950

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 reading63,791 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 LFT 8k22k36k50k64k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage61,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage58,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage55,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage52,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,723 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage51,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,019 miles
PASS
Mileage49,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage44,819 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage38,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage36,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage34,480 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage31,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage29,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage26,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage23,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage19,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage14,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage11,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage8,250 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF53 LFT

What car is EF53 LFT?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 LFT?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LFT was 63,791 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LFT passed its MOT?

EF53 LFT has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is EF53 LFT ULEZ compliant?

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

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