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EF53 VMW

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 72,401 miles on the clock, averaging 5,272 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,272

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 reading72,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,333
Average per year5,272
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 VMW 30k41k51k62k72k '06'14'10

Check EF53 VMW

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,401 miles
Since last MOT+10,333 miles
PASS
Mileage62,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,251 miles
PASS
Mileage54,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage48,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage43,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage40,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage36,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage33,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage29,935 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VMW
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 VMW

What car is EF53 VMW?

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

What is the mileage of EF53 VMW?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 VMW was 72,401 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 VMW passed its MOT?

EF53 VMW has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2014.

Is EF53 VMW ULEZ compliant?

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

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