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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 85,585 miles on the clock, averaging 5,115 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VGJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,585 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 189 |
| Average per year | 5,115 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 VGJ |
| 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 VGJ
What car is EF53 VGJ?
EF53 VGJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 VGJ?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 VGJ was 85,585 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 VGJ passed its MOT?
EF53 VGJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2017.
Is EF53 VGJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 VGJ 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 VGJ?
EF53 VGJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.