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EF53 TGO

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 137,273 miles on the clock, averaging 10,271 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,273
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,271

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,273 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,615
Average per year10,271
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TGO 28k55k83k110k137k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,273 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage126,658 miles
Since last MOT+12,449 miles
PASS
Mileage114,209 miles
Since last MOT+11,710 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,463 miles
PASS
Mileage94,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage88,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,268 miles
PASS
Mileage83,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage78,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,670 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage70,325 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,284 miles
Since last MOT+12,250 miles
PASS
Mileage58,034 miles
Since last MOT+13,927 miles
PASS
Mileage44,107 miles
Since last MOT+16,221 miles
PASS
Mileage27,886 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TGO
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 TGO

What car is EF53 TGO?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TGO?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TGO was 137,273 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TGO passed its MOT?

EF53 TGO has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2017.

Is EF53 TGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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