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EF53 TVA

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 83,250 miles on the clock, averaging 3,379 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,379

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year3,379
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TVA 22k37k53k68k83k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,250 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,236 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage79,891 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage75,140 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage69,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,258 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage62,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,654 miles
PASS
Mileage56,607 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,606 miles
Since last MOT+8,457 miles
PASS
Mileage48,149 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage40,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage32,854 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage25,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,888 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
PASS
Mileage19,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage15,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage10,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage12,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
FAIL
Mileage6,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage2 miles
PASS
Mileage29,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,703 miles
PASS
Mileage21,999 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TVA
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 TVA

What car is EF53 TVA?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TVA?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TVA was 83,250 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TVA passed its MOT?

EF53 TVA has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2025.

Is EF53 TVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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