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EF53 VBK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 109,625 miles on the clock, averaging 8,431 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,431

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,078
Average per year8,431
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 VBK 17k40k63k86k110k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage109,625 miles
Since last MOT+13,078 miles
PASS
Mileage96,547 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,545 miles
Since last MOT+12,760 miles
PASS
Mileage83,785 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,782 miles
Since last MOT+9,153 miles
PASS
Mileage74,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,333 miles
PASS
Mileage68,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage61,962 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,810 miles
PASS
Mileage48,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,724 miles
PASS
Mileage39,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage31,829 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage24,914 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage16,668 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VBK
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 VBK

What car is EF53 VBK?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VBK?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VBK was 109,625 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VBK passed its MOT?

EF53 VBK has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 24 Nov 2017.

Is EF53 VBK ULEZ compliant?

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

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