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EF53 TDU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 84,732 miles on the clock, averaging 5,627 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,732
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,627

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 reading84,732 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TDU 21k37k53k69k85k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,732 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,731 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage80,063 miles
Since last MOT+3,675 miles
PASS
Mileage76,388 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,387 miles
Since last MOT+6,600 miles
PASS
Mileage69,787 miles
Since last MOT+440 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage62,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage56,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage51,462 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage48,291 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,137 miles
Since last MOT+25,964 miles
PASS
Mileage42,173 miles
Since last MOT+459 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,169 miles
PASS
Mileage34,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage28,053 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage21,429 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 TDU

What car is EF53 TDU?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TDU?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TDU was 84,732 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TDU passed its MOT?

EF53 TDU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2018.

Is EF53 TDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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