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EF53 VAV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 132,580 miles on the clock, averaging 6,958 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,580
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,958

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,580 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,958
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 VAV 35k59k84k108k133k '07'21'16

Check EF53 VAV

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage128,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage124,836 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage120,979 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,976 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage118,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
PASS
Mileage114,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage111,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,024 miles
Since last MOT+9,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,226 miles
Since last MOT+11,867 miles
PASS
Mileage89,359 miles
Since last MOT+9,444 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage73,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage68,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,220 miles
PASS
Mileage60,289 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,273 miles
Since last MOT+11,764 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,509 miles
Since last MOT+13,846 miles
PASS
Mileage34,663 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VAV
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 VAV

What car is EF53 VAV?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VAV?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VAV was 132,580 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VAV passed its MOT?

EF53 VAV has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2021.

Is EF53 VAV ULEZ compliant?

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

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