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EF53 UEC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 143,643 miles on the clock, averaging 8,468 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 UEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,643
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,468

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,643 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,017
Average per year8,468
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 UEC 17k48k80k112k144k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,017 miles
PASS
Mileage132,626 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage124,955 miles
Since last MOT+10,800 miles
PASS
Mileage114,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,562 miles
PASS
Mileage103,593 miles
Since last MOT+9,333 miles
PASS
Mileage94,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,341 miles
PASS
Mileage82,919 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage73,252 miles
Since last MOT+10,681 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage54,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage48,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage42,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage36,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage30,505 miles
Since last MOT+7,486 miles
PASS
Mileage23,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage16,567 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 UEC
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 UEC

What car is EF53 UEC?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 UEC?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 UEC was 143,643 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 UEC passed its MOT?

EF53 UEC has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2021.

Is EF53 UEC ULEZ compliant?

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

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