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EF53 VGX

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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 89,065 miles on the clock, averaging 4,521 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,521

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,065 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 VGX 25k41k57k73k89k '06'21'16

Check EF53 VGX

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,065 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage83,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage80,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,624 miles
PASS
Mileage78,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage73,249 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage64,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,726 miles
Since last MOT+1,558 miles
PASS
Mileage63,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage58,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage53,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage47,809 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage40,614 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
PASS
Mileage40,534 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
PASS
Mileage40,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage35,812 miles
Since last MOT+7,293 miles
PASS
Mileage28,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,653 miles
PASS
Mileage24,866 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VGX
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 VGX

What car is EF53 VGX?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VGX?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VGX was 89,065 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VGX passed its MOT?

EF53 VGX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2021.

Is EF53 VGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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