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EF53 VFC

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 90,306 miles on the clock, averaging 5,773 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,306
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,773

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 reading90,306 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,773
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 VFC 23k40k57k74k90k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,306 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage87,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage83,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage79,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage75,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage70,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage66,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,653 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage62,704 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage59,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage53,612 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage44,088 miles
Since last MOT+9,524 miles
PASS
Mileage34,564 miles
Since last MOT+11,083 miles
PASS
Mileage23,481 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VFC
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 VFC

What car is EF53 VFC?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VFC?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VFC was 90,306 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VFC passed its MOT?

EF53 VFC has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2018.

Is EF53 VFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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