Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 89,407 miles on the clock, averaging 3,575 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LGO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 89,407 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,575 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 LGO |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 LGO
What car is EF53 LGO?
EF53 LGO is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 LGO?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 LGO was 89,407 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 LGO passed its MOT?
EF53 LGO has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.
Is EF53 LGO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 LGO 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 LGO?
EF53 LGO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.