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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 73,947 miles on the clock, averaging 5,070 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VFB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,947 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,053 |
| Average per year | 5,070 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 VFB |
| 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 VFB
What car is EF53 VFB?
EF53 VFB is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 VFB?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 VFB was 73,947 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 VFB passed its MOT?
EF53 VFB has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Dec 2008.
Is EF53 VFB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 VFB 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 VFB?
EF53 VFB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.