Vehicle summary
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 116,633 miles on the clock, averaging 8,717 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VBU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,633 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,817 |
| Average per year | 8,717 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 VBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 VBU
What car is EF53 VBU?
EF53 VBU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 VBU was 116,633 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 VBU passed its MOT?
EF53 VBU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 5 Jun 2017.
Is EF53 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 VBU 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 VBU?
EF53 VBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.