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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 C-Max Diesel 1997cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 178,316 miles on the clock, averaging 11,438 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF53 VZL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 178,316 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,480 |
| Average per year | 11,438 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF53 VZL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus C-Max |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EF53 VZL
What car is EF53 VZL?
EF53 VZL is an green Ford Focus C-Max, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EF53 VZL?
The last recorded mileage for EF53 VZL was 178,316 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF53 VZL passed its MOT?
EF53 VZL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2017.
Is EF53 VZL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 VZL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EF53 VZL?
EF53 VZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.