Vehicle summary
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 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 127,326 miles on the clock, averaging 9,614 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VKU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,326 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,614 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 VKU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 VKU
What car is EF53 VKU?
EF53 VKU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 VKU?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 VKU was 127,326 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 VKU passed its MOT?
EF53 VKU has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2016.
Is EF53 VKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 VKU 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 VKU?
EF53 VKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.