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EF53 VDZ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 100,097 miles on the clock, averaging 7,572 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,572

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 reading100,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year7,572
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 VDZ 19k39k60k80k100k '06'17'12

Check EF53 VDZ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,097 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage93,939 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,920 miles
PASS
Mileage85,854 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage76,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,371 miles
Since last MOT+11,333 miles
PASS
Mileage54,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage45,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,134 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage42,428 miles
Since last MOT+5,620 miles
PASS
Mileage36,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,808 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage31,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage27,022 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,734 miles
PASS
Mileage19,285 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VDZ
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 VDZ

What car is EF53 VDZ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VDZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VDZ was 100,097 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VDZ passed its MOT?

EF53 VDZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2017.

Is EF53 VDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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