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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 79,987 miles on the clock, averaging 9,574 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VLM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 79,987 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,574 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 VLM |
| 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 VLM
What car is EF53 VLM?
EF53 VLM is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 VLM?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 VLM was 79,987 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 VLM passed its MOT?
EF53 VLM has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2011.
Is EF53 VLM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 VLM 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 VLM?
EF53 VLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.