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EF53 VLZ

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 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 71,400 miles on the clock, averaging 5,545 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,545

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading71,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year5,545
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF53 VLZ 16k30k44k58k71k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,400 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage68,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage65,144 miles
Since last MOT+3,821 miles
PASS
Mileage61,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,323 miles
Since last MOT+4,883 miles
PASS
Mileage56,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,617 miles
PASS
Mileage49,823 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage42,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage35,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage29,295 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage23,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,796 miles
PASS
Mileage16,238 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VLZ
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 VLZ

What car is EF53 VLZ?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VLZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VLZ was 71,400 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VLZ passed its MOT?

EF53 VLZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2016.

Is EF53 VLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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