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EF53 TCZ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 159,424 miles on the clock, averaging 10,409 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,424
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,409

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,424 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,159
Average per year10,409
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TCZ 40k70k100k130k159k '06'18'13

Check EF53 TCZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage159,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage154,265 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage149,969 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,965 miles
Since last MOT+10,534 miles
PASS
Mileage139,431 miles
Since last MOT+10,906 miles
PASS
Mileage128,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,525 miles
Since last MOT+8,952 miles
PASS
Mileage119,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,573 miles
Since last MOT+10,417 miles
PASS
Mileage109,156 miles
Since last MOT+11,673 miles
PASS
Mileage97,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,483 miles
Since last MOT+11,538 miles
PASS
Mileage85,945 miles
Since last MOT+15,848 miles
PASS
Mileage70,097 miles
Since last MOT+13,773 miles
PASS
Mileage56,324 miles
Since last MOT+16,592 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,732 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TCZ
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 TCZ

What car is EF53 TCZ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TCZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TCZ was 159,424 miles, recorded on 19 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TCZ passed its MOT?

EF53 TCZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 19 May 2018.

Is EF53 TCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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