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EF53 VHJ

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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 91,617 miles on the clock, averaging 8,491 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,617
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,491

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,617 miles
Reading date
Miles last year52,968
Average per year8,491
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 VHJ 19k37k56k74k92k '06'15'11

Check EF53 VHJ

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,617 miles
Since last MOT+52,968 miles
PASS
Mileage38,649 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,208 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage71,064 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage62,373 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,273 miles
Since last MOT+10,136 miles
PASS
Mileage53,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,137 miles
Since last MOT+10,116 miles
PASS
Mileage43,021 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage40,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage33,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage27,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage19,460 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VHJ
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 VHJ

What car is EF53 VHJ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VHJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VHJ was 91,617 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VHJ passed its MOT?

EF53 VHJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2015.

Is EF53 VHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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