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EF53 LJE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 109,401 miles on the clock, averaging 9,759 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 LJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,759

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading109,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,203
Average per year9,759
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 LJE 41k58k75k92k109k '06'13'10

Check EF53 LJE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,198 miles
Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
Mileage94,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,631 miles
Since last MOT+10,773 miles
PASS
Mileage83,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,995 miles
PASS
Mileage72,863 miles
Since last MOT+11,911 miles
PASS
Mileage60,952 miles
Since last MOT+12,069 miles
PASS
Mileage48,883 miles
Since last MOT+8,016 miles
PASS
Mileage40,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EF53 LJE

What car is EF53 LJE?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 LJE?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 LJE was 109,401 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 LJE passed its MOT?

EF53 LJE has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2013.

Is EF53 LJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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