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EF53 SXX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 129,448 miles on the clock, averaging 6,665 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 SXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,448
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
6,665

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,448 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 SXX 29k54k79k104k129k '06'22'16

Check EF53 SXX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,448 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage124,149 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage119,585 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage114,264 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,061 miles
PASS
Mileage108,196 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,959 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage102,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage96,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,242 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage78,980 miles
Since last MOT+731 miles
PASS
Mileage78,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,349 miles
PASS
Mileage68,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,399 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage57,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,454 miles
Since last MOT+13,543 miles
PASS
Mileage43,911 miles
Since last MOT+14,878 miles
PASS
Mileage29,033 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SXX
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 SXX

What car is EF53 SXX?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 SXX?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 SXX was 129,448 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 SXX passed its MOT?

EF53 SXX has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2022.

Is EF53 SXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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