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EF53 VCW

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 69,187 miles on the clock, averaging 5,960 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,960

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading69,187 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,960
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 VCW 22k34k46k57k69k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage63,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage57,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,958 miles
PASS
Mileage52,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage47,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage41,891 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage34,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,838 miles
PASS
Mileage21,994 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VCW
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 VCW

What car is EF53 VCW?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VCW?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VCW was 69,187 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VCW passed its MOT?

EF53 VCW has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.

Is EF53 VCW ULEZ compliant?

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

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