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EF53 OBZ

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 109,654 miles on the clock, averaging 4,540 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 OBZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,654
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,540

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,654 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,757
Average per year4,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 OBZ 23k45k66k88k110k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage98,897 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,953 miles
PASS
Mileage89,932 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage80,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage74,051 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage67,698 miles
Since last MOT+633 miles
PASS
Mileage67,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage62,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage55,179 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage47,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage40,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,337 miles
PASS
Mileage35,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,463 miles
PASS
Mileage33,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,432 miles
PASS
Mileage32,298 miles
Since last MOT+941 miles
PASS
Mileage31,357 miles
Since last MOT+998 miles
PASS
Mileage30,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,182 miles
PASS
Mileage29,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage27,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage26,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage22,871 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OBZ
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 OBZ

What car is EF53 OBZ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 OBZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 OBZ was 109,654 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 OBZ passed its MOT?

EF53 OBZ has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is EF53 OBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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