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EF53 UMU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 108,969 miles on the clock, averaging 7,588 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 UMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,588

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 reading108,969 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,588
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 UMU 27k47k68k88k109k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,969 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
PASS
Mileage98,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,115 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage89,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,632 miles
PASS
Mileage80,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,380 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage69,096 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage64,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,657 miles
PASS
Mileage57,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage53,707 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage46,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage39,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage33,435 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage26,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,635 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 UMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 UMU

What car is EF53 UMU?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 UMU?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 UMU was 108,969 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 UMU passed its MOT?

EF53 UMU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2017.

Is EF53 UMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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