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EF53 SWU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 94,129 miles on the clock, averaging 4,177 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 SWU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,177

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,335
Average per year4,177
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 SWU 15k35k55k74k94k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,129 miles
Since last MOT+15,335 miles
PASS
Mileage78,794 miles
Since last MOT+13,961 miles
PASS
Mileage64,833 miles
Since last MOT+15,857 miles
PASS
Mileage48,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,976 miles
Since last MOT+14,687 miles
PASS
Mileage34,289 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,279 miles
Since last MOT+16,006 miles
PASS
Mileage18,273 miles
Since last MOT+1,784 miles
PASS
Mileage16,489 miles
Since last MOT+765 miles
PASS
Mileage15,724 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage14,899 miles
Since last MOT+860 miles
PASS
Mileage14,039 miles
Since last MOT+1,255 miles
PASS
Mileage12,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,381 miles
PASS
Mileage11,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,666 miles
PASS
Mileage9,737 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage8,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,269 miles
PASS
Mileage7,053 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage5,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage3,886 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage2,237 miles
Since last MOT+1,544 miles
PASS
Mileage693 miles
PASS
Mileage15,240 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 SWU

What car is EF53 SWU?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 SWU?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 SWU was 94,129 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 SWU passed its MOT?

EF53 SWU has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is EF53 SWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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