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EF53 UDL

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 151,758 miles on the clock, averaging 11,885 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 UDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,885

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 reading151,758 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,885
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 UDL 33k63k92k122k152k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,636 miles
PASS
Mileage142,122 miles
Since last MOT+10,982 miles
PASS
Mileage131,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,448 miles
PASS
Mileage119,692 miles
Since last MOT+12,127 miles
PASS
Mileage107,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,174 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,391 miles
Since last MOT+13,683 miles
PASS
Mileage82,708 miles
Since last MOT+11,944 miles
PASS
Mileage70,764 miles
Since last MOT+13,308 miles
PASS
Mileage57,456 miles
Since last MOT+12,237 miles
PASS
Mileage45,219 miles
Since last MOT+12,331 miles
PASS
Mileage32,888 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 UDL
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 UDL

What car is EF53 UDL?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 UDL?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 UDL was 151,758 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 UDL passed its MOT?

EF53 UDL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2016.

Is EF53 UDL ULEZ compliant?

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

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