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EF53 UCE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 151,086 miles on the clock, averaging 13,680 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 UCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,680

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,086 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,418
Average per year13,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 UCE 11k46k81k116k151k '06'17'13

Check EF53 UCE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,418 miles
PASS
Mileage141,668 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage135,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage129,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,434 miles
Since last MOT+93,436 miles
PASS
Mileage35,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage29,795 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage23,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage14,284 miles
PASS
Mileage14,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage12,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
Mileage10,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,896 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 UCE
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 UCE

What car is EF53 UCE?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 UCE?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 UCE was 151,086 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 UCE passed its MOT?

EF53 UCE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2017.

Is EF53 UCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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