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EF53 VKR

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 6 (50% pass rate). It has 73,358 miles on the clock, averaging 6,584 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VKR

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,584

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

Below average
Latest reading73,358 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year6,584
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 VKR 22k35k48k61k73k '06'14'12

Check EF53 VKR

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,358 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,330 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage66,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,333 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage59,808 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,783 miles
Since last MOT+9,767 miles
PASS
Mileage50,016 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage32,780 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,776 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage22,173 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VKR
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 VKR

What car is EF53 VKR?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VKR?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VKR was 73,358 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VKR passed its MOT?

EF53 VKR has had 12 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (6 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2014.

Is EF53 VKR ULEZ compliant?

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

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