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EF53 TZE

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 135,246 miles on the clock, averaging 8,197 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,246
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,197

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,246 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,864
Average per year8,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TZE 28k55k82k108k135k '06'20'14

Check EF53 TZE

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage131,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,464 miles
PASS
Mileage125,918 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage121,706 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,705 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage115,840 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage108,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage92,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,245 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage62,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,220 miles
PASS
Mileage52,549 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage40,581 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,566 miles
Since last MOT+12,327 miles
PASS
Mileage28,239 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TZE
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 TZE

What car is EF53 TZE?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TZE?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TZE was 135,246 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TZE passed its MOT?

EF53 TZE has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 9 Jan 2020.

Is EF53 TZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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