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EF53 USH

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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 88,454 miles on the clock, averaging 5,822 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 USH

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,822

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,454 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 USH 19k37k54k71k88k '06'18'14

Check EF53 USH

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage83,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,661 miles
PASS
Mileage74,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage65,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage56,754 miles
Since last MOT+2,116 miles
PASS
Mileage54,638 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage51,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage48,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage45,555 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage39,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage31,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage25,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
PASS
Mileage19,445 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 USH
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 USH

What car is EF53 USH?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 USH?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 USH was 88,454 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 USH passed its MOT?

EF53 USH has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2018.

Is EF53 USH ULEZ compliant?

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

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