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EF53 VJV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 51,924 miles on the clock, averaging 2,873 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,924
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
2,873

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,924 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,080
Average per year2,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 VJV 19k27k35k44k52k '06'18'14

Check EF53 VJV

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage43,844 miles
Since last MOT+3,244 miles
PASS
Mileage40,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage36,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage32,026 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,991 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage26,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage22,582 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage19,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage15,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage10,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,987 miles
PASS
Mileage3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage18,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VJV
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 VJV

What car is EF53 VJV?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VJV?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VJV was 51,924 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VJV passed its MOT?

EF53 VJV has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2018.

Is EF53 VJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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