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EF53 TBO

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 88,600 miles on the clock, averaging 5,748 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,748

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,748
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 TBO 32k46k60k74k89k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,600 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage85,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage81,777 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage77,678 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage72,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
PASS
Mileage65,329 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage59,590 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage52,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,412 miles
PASS
Mileage46,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage39,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage31,910 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TBO
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 TBO

What car is EF53 TBO?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TBO?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TBO was 88,600 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TBO passed its MOT?

EF53 TBO has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2016.

Is EF53 TBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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