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EF53 VCY

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 129,860 miles on the clock, averaging 7,101 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,860
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,101

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 reading129,860 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,101
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 VCY 24k50k77k103k130k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,860 miles
Since last MOT+11,946 miles
PASS
Mileage117,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,914 miles
Since last MOT+10,344 miles
PASS
Mileage107,570 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,354 miles
Since last MOT+12,114 miles
PASS
Mileage95,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,240 miles
Since last MOT+12,078 miles
PASS
Mileage83,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,162 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage80,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage77,371 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage72,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage66,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage60,313 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,775 miles
PASS
Mileage49,445 miles
Since last MOT+8,952 miles
PASS
Mileage40,493 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage38,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,666 miles
PASS
Mileage34,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage30,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage24,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VCY
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 VCY

What car is EF53 VCY?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VCY?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VCY was 129,860 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VCY passed its MOT?

EF53 VCY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2021.

Is EF53 VCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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