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EF53 UDY

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 11 (52% pass rate). It has 146,548 miles on the clock, averaging 9,911 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 UDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,911

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 reading146,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,378
Average per year9,911
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 UDY 23k54k85k116k147k '06'18'12

Check EF53 UDY

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage146,548 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage139,170 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,167 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage136,925 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,128 miles
PASS
Mileage133,796 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage129,055 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,690 miles
PASS
Mileage124,364 miles
Since last MOT+11,375 miles
PASS
Mileage112,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,989 miles
Since last MOT+13,442 miles
PASS
Mileage99,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,547 miles
Since last MOT+441 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage92,236 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,218 miles
Since last MOT+20,491 miles
PASS
Mileage71,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,727 miles
Since last MOT+15,885 miles
PASS
Mileage55,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,842 miles
Since last MOT+18,585 miles
PASS
Mileage37,257 miles
Since last MOT+14,194 miles
PASS
Mileage23,063 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 UDY
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 UDY

What car is EF53 UDY?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 UDY?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 UDY was 146,548 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 UDY passed its MOT?

EF53 UDY has had 23 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (12 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 23 Nov 2018.

Is EF53 UDY ULEZ compliant?

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

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