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AO53 YUA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 87,480 miles on the clock, averaging 4,762 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 YUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,762

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year867
Average per year4,762
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 YUA 17k35k52k70k87k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,480 miles
Since last MOT+867 miles
PASS
Mileage86,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage82,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage78,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage72,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,835 miles
Since last MOT+8,712 miles
PASS
Mileage64,123 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage44,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,011 miles
PASS
Mileage42,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage40,116 miles
Since last MOT+3,265 miles
PASS
Mileage36,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage33,398 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage26,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage23,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage17,484 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 YUA

What car is AO53 YUA?

AO53 YUA is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 YUA?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 YUA was 87,480 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 YUA passed its MOT?

AO53 YUA has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jun 2021.

Is AO53 YUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 YUA 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 AO53 YUA?

AO53 YUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.