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EF53 VBA

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 89,640 miles on the clock, averaging 8,985 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,985

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,640 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,335
Average per year8,985
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 VBA 20k38k55k72k90k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage81,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,305 miles
Since last MOT+7,154 miles
PASS
Mileage74,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,297 miles
PASS
Mileage66,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage58,202 miles
Since last MOT+14,439 miles
PASS
Mileage43,763 miles
Since last MOT+12,806 miles
PASS
Mileage30,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,542 miles
PASS
Mileage20,415 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VBA
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 VBA

What car is EF53 VBA?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VBA?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VBA was 89,640 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VBA passed its MOT?

EF53 VBA has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2014.

Is EF53 VBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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