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EF53 SYC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 120,635 miles on the clock, averaging 6,641 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 SYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,635
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,641

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,635 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 SYC 20k46k71k96k121k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,635 miles
Since last MOT+18,861 miles
PASS
Mileage101,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage98,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage95,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,358 miles
PASS
Mileage93,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage89,926 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage85,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage81,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage76,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
PASS
Mileage70,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage65,376 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage56,964 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage48,960 miles
Since last MOT+9,299 miles
PASS
Mileage39,661 miles
Since last MOT+9,596 miles
PASS
Mileage30,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,595 miles
PASS
Mileage20,470 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 SYC
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 SYC

What car is EF53 SYC?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 SYC?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 SYC was 120,635 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 SYC passed its MOT?

EF53 SYC has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2022.

Is EF53 SYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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