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EF53 TSV

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 79,371 miles on the clock, averaging 3,853 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TSV

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,371
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,853

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,371 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year3,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TSV 30k42k55k67k79k '07'20'15

Check EF53 TSV

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,371 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage78,111 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,109 miles
Since last MOT+1,392 miles
PASS
Mileage76,717 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,473 miles
PASS
Mileage75,233 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,230 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage73,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,441 miles
PASS
Mileage72,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,130 miles
Since last MOT+1,209 miles
PASS
Mileage70,921 miles
Since last MOT+918 miles
PASS
Mileage70,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage64,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage59,931 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage55,599 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage48,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage38,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,104 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage29,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TSV
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 TSV

What car is EF53 TSV?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TSV?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TSV was 79,371 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TSV passed its MOT?

EF53 TSV has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2020.

Is EF53 TSV ULEZ compliant?

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

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