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EF53 SSU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 79,098 miles on the clock, averaging 6,780 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 SSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,780

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,098 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year6,780
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 SSU 24k37k51k65k79k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,098 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,060 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
PASS
Mileage70,066 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage59,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage51,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,738 miles
PASS
Mileage47,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage42,136 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage37,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage31,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage26,537 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage23,630 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SSU
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 SSU

What car is EF53 SSU?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 SSU?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 SSU was 79,098 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 SSU passed its MOT?

EF53 SSU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2015.

Is EF53 SSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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