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EF53 PWL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 86,407 miles on the clock, averaging 5,393 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 PWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,393

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,407 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 PWL 12k31k49k68k86k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,407 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage85,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage82,836 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,818 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage80,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,007 miles
PASS
Mileage77,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,742 miles
PASS
Mileage73,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,329 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage65,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage60,695 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,692 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage52,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage44,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage35,535 miles
Since last MOT+9,982 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,553 miles
Since last MOT+12,091 miles
PASS
Mileage13,462 miles
Since last MOT+1,120 miles
PASS
Mileage12,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 PWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 PWL

What car is EF53 PWL?

EF53 PWL is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF53 PWL?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 PWL was 86,407 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 PWL passed its MOT?

EF53 PWL has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2020.

Is EF53 PWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 PWL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 PWL?

EF53 PWL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.