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EF53 SVW

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 99,962 miles on the clock, averaging 8,573 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 SVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,573

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,962 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,573
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 SVW 28k46k64k82k100k '07'15'12

Check EF53 SVW

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage85,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,163 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage79,034 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage69,039 miles
Since last MOT+13,227 miles
PASS
Mileage55,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,062 miles
PASS
Mileage50,750 miles
Since last MOT+11,858 miles
PASS
Mileage38,892 miles
Since last MOT+10,498 miles
PASS
Mileage28,394 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SVW
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 SVW

What car is EF53 SVW?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 SVW?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 SVW was 99,962 miles, recorded on 15 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 SVW passed its MOT?

EF53 SVW has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2015.

Is EF53 SVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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