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EF53 TVO

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 115,523 miles on the clock, averaging 4,734 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TVO

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,734

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 reading115,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,372
Average per year4,734
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TVO 26k48k71k93k116k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage112,151 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage108,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage103,806 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage99,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,859 miles
PASS
Mileage96,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage92,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,392 miles
PASS
Mileage86,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,830 miles
PASS
Mileage79,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,380 miles
PASS
Mileage73,101 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage65,668 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage57,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage48,208 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage36,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage29,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,997 miles
PASS
Mileage20,985 miles
Since last MOT+11,015 miles
PASS
Mileage9,970 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage288 miles
PASS
Mileage35,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage25,734 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TVO
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 TVO

What car is EF53 TVO?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TVO?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TVO was 115,523 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TVO passed its MOT?

EF53 TVO has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 1 Dec 2025.

Is EF53 TVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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