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EF53 TKJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 152,371 miles on the clock, averaging 11,972 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,371
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,972

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 reading152,371 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,632
Average per year11,972
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 TKJ 20k53k86k119k152k '06'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,371 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage142,739 miles
Since last MOT+11,703 miles
PASS
Mileage131,036 miles
Since last MOT+13,396 miles
PASS
Mileage117,640 miles
Since last MOT+14,522 miles
PASS
Mileage103,118 miles
Since last MOT+13,783 miles
PASS
Mileage89,335 miles
Since last MOT+15,239 miles
PASS
Mileage74,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,527 miles
PASS
Mileage62,569 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,525 miles
Since last MOT+12,933 miles
PASS
Mileage49,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,592 miles
Since last MOT+8,838 miles
PASS
Mileage40,754 miles
Since last MOT+8,075 miles
PASS
Mileage32,679 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,678 miles
Since last MOT+12,474 miles
PASS
Mileage20,204 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TKJ
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 TKJ

What car is EF53 TKJ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TKJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TKJ was 152,371 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TKJ passed its MOT?

EF53 TKJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2017.

Is EF53 TKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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