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EF54 TLJ

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 196,757 miles on the clock, averaging 12,335 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF54 TLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,335

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,740
Average per year12,335
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF54 TLJ 62k96k129k163k197k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,740 miles
PASS
Mileage189,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage181,222 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,220 miles
Since last MOT+9,261 miles
PASS
Mileage171,959 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,953 miles
Since last MOT+13,817 miles
PASS
Mileage158,136 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,134 miles
Since last MOT+13,157 miles
PASS
Mileage144,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,977 miles
Since last MOT+12,011 miles
PASS
Mileage132,966 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,963 miles
Since last MOT+12,485 miles
PASS
Mileage120,478 miles
Since last MOT+12,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,793 miles
Since last MOT+14,344 miles
PASS
Mileage93,449 miles
Since last MOT+12,671 miles
PASS
Mileage80,778 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,775 miles
Since last MOT+19,000 miles
PASS
Mileage61,775 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 TLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EF54 TLJ

What car is EF54 TLJ?

EF54 TLJ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF54 TLJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF54 TLJ was 196,757 miles, recorded on 23 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF54 TLJ passed its MOT?

EF54 TLJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2019.

Is EF54 TLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF54 TLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EF54 TLJ?

EF54 TLJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.