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EF53 TVW

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 79,038 miles on the clock, averaging 3,904 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,038
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,904

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,038 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,752
Average per year3,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TVW 32k44k56k67k79k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage73,286 miles
Since last MOT+436 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage66,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,312 miles
PASS
Mileage61,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,516 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage55,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage51,105 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,099 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage45,044 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage35,780 miles
Since last MOT+784 miles
PASS
Mileage34,996 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage34,007 miles
Since last MOT+585 miles
PASS
Mileage33,422 miles
Since last MOT+498 miles
PASS
Mileage32,924 miles
Since last MOT+584 miles
PASS
Mileage32,340 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TVW
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 TVW

What car is EF53 TVW?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TVW?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TVW was 79,038 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TVW passed its MOT?

EF53 TVW has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2018.

Is EF53 TVW ULEZ compliant?

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

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