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FN53 YLH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 58,855 miles on the clock, averaging 3,061 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 FN53 YLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,061

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,855 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 YLH 27k35k43k51k59k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,022 miles
PASS
Mileage52,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage45,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage37,514 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,348 miles
Since last MOT+8,680 miles
PASS
Mileage28,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage20,081 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage11,100 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage42,754 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage37,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage33,551 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage26,676 miles

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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

RegistrationFN53 YLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 YLH

What car is FN53 YLH?

FN53 YLH is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 YLH?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 YLH was 58,855 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 YLH passed its MOT?

FN53 YLH has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2017.

Is FN53 YLH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 YLH 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 FN53 YLH?

FN53 YLH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.