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EF53 UNL

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 119,302 miles on the clock, averaging 6,261 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 UNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,261

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,302 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 UNL 29k51k74k97k119k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage116,080 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage112,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage107,689 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage100,155 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,132 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage94,238 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage88,290 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage83,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage74,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,506 miles
PASS
Mileage68,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage61,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,379 miles
PASS
Mileage54,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage48,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage40,742 miles
Since last MOT+11,877 miles
PASS
Mileage28,865 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 UNL
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 UNL

What car is EF53 UNL?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 UNL?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 UNL was 119,302 miles, recorded on 26 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 UNL passed its MOT?

EF53 UNL has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2021.

Is EF53 UNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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