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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 116,984 miles on the clock, averaging 4,861 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 PHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 116,984 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,861 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 PHJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 PHJ
What car is EF53 PHJ?
EF53 PHJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 PHJ?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 PHJ was 116,984 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 PHJ passed its MOT?
EF53 PHJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2024.
Is EF53 PHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 PHJ 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 PHJ?
EF53 PHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.