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EF53 SXZ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 115,761 miles on the clock, averaging 6,413 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 SXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,761
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,413

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,761 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,550
Average per year6,413
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 SXZ 21k44k68k92k116k '06'21'15

Check EF53 SXZ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage112,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage107,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
PASS
Mileage103,468 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage99,076 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,074 miles
Since last MOT+13,514 miles
PASS
Mileage85,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage78,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,564 miles
Since last MOT+6,181 miles
PASS
Mileage72,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage66,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,252 miles
Since last MOT+5,108 miles
PASS
Mileage55,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage48,251 miles
Since last MOT+12,859 miles
PASS
Mileage35,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage29,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,126 miles
PASS
Mileage20,654 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SXZ
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 SXZ

What car is EF53 SXZ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 SXZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 SXZ was 115,761 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 SXZ passed its MOT?

EF53 SXZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 24 Sep 2021.

Is EF53 SXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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