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EF53 URB

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 121,634 miles on the clock, averaging 8,588 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 URB

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,634
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
8,588

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,634 miles
Reading date
Miles last year643
Average per year8,588
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 URB 24k49k73k97k122k '06'18'11

Check EF53 URB

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,634 miles
Since last MOT+643 miles
PASS
Mileage120,991 miles
Since last MOT+8,779 miles
PASS
Mileage112,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,415 miles
PASS
Mileage105,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,550 miles
PASS
Mileage96,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,711 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,448 miles
PASS
Mileage76,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,155 miles
Since last MOT+9,901 miles
PASS
Mileage55,254 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
PASS
Mileage44,819 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage36,308 miles
Since last MOT+11,978 miles
PASS
Mileage24,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 URB
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 URB

What car is EF53 URB?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 URB?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 URB was 121,634 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 URB passed its MOT?

EF53 URB has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2018.

Is EF53 URB ULEZ compliant?

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

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