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EF53 TYW

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 75,480 miles on the clock, averaging 4,797 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,797

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 reading75,480 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,797
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 TYW 25k38k50k63k75k '06'17'12

Check EF53 TYW

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,947 miles
PASS
Mileage66,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage60,850 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage54,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,213 miles
PASS
Mileage49,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage46,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage42,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage39,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage35,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage30,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,383 miles
PASS
Mileage25,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TYW
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 TYW

What car is EF53 TYW?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TYW?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TYW was 75,480 miles, recorded on 20 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TYW passed its MOT?

EF53 TYW has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2017.

Is EF53 TYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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