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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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 144,231 miles on the clock, averaging 8,596 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TVL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 144,231 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11 |
| Average per year | 8,596 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 TVL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 TVL
What car is EF53 TVL?
EF53 TVL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 TVL?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 TVL was 144,231 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 TVL passed its MOT?
EF53 TVL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2021.
Is EF53 TVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 TVL 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 TVL?
EF53 TVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.