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EF53 VHB

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 125,042 miles on the clock, averaging 8,309 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VHB

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,309

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 reading125,042 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,843
Average per year8,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 VHB 30k54k78k101k125k '06'18'13

Check EF53 VHB

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage113,199 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage105,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,300 miles
Since last MOT+10,417 miles
PASS
Mileage94,883 miles
Since last MOT+11,022 miles
PASS
Mileage83,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage77,048 miles
Since last MOT+9,924 miles
PASS
Mileage67,124 miles
Since last MOT+11,433 miles
PASS
Mileage55,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage48,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,094 miles
PASS
Mileage42,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage39,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage30,129 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VHB
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 VHB

What car is EF53 VHB?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VHB?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VHB was 125,042 miles, recorded on 22 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VHB passed its MOT?

EF53 VHB has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 22 May 2018.

Is EF53 VHB ULEZ compliant?

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

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