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EF53 TZL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 179,541 miles on the clock, averaging 11,294 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 TZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,294

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year11,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 TZL 31k68k105k142k180k '07'20'14

Check EF53 TZL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,541 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,531 miles
Since last MOT+31,124 miles
PASS
Mileage148,407 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage141,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,011 miles
PASS
Mileage137,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,294 miles
PASS
Mileage129,947 miles
Since last MOT+11,887 miles
PASS
Mileage118,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage111,003 miles
Since last MOT+748 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,214 miles
PASS
Mileage103,041 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,948 miles
Since last MOT+9,479 miles
PASS
Mileage93,469 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,459 miles
Since last MOT+16,149 miles
PASS
Mileage77,310 miles
Since last MOT+13,723 miles
PASS
Mileage63,587 miles
Since last MOT+12,792 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,707 miles
PASS
Mileage42,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,741 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,347 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 TZL
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 TZL

What car is EF53 TZL?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 TZL?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 TZL was 179,541 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 TZL passed its MOT?

EF53 TZL has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2020.

Is EF53 TZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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