Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 116,959 miles on the clock, averaging 7,429 miles per year, around 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 EX53 YGF
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,959 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,420 |
| Average per year | 7,429 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 YGF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 YGF
What car is EX53 YGF?
EX53 YGF is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 YGF?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 YGF was 116,959 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 YGF passed its MOT?
EX53 YGF has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 26 Mar 2018.
Is EX53 YGF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 YGF 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 EX53 YGF?
EX53 YGF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.