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EF53 TFU

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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 88,588 miles on the clock, averaging 6,193 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,193

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,193
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TFU 26k42k57k73k89k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,588 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,584 miles
Since last MOT+11,649 miles
PASS
Mileage76,935 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage66,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage62,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,834 miles
PASS
Mileage57,548 miles
Since last MOT+12,428 miles
PASS
Mileage45,120 miles
Since last MOT+11,531 miles
PASS
Mileage33,589 miles
Since last MOT+12,467 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,122 miles
Since last MOT+10,352 miles
PASS
Mileage10,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,770 miles
Since last MOT+9,429 miles
PASS
Mileage1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage26,026 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TFU
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 TFU

What car is EF53 TFU?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TFU?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TFU was 88,588 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TFU passed its MOT?

EF53 TFU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2017.

Is EF53 TFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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