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FN53 YLT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 137,741 miles on the clock, averaging 13,317 miles per year, above 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 YLT

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,317

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 reading137,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,816
Average per year13,317
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN53 YLT 43k67k91k114k138k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,741 miles
Since last MOT+21,816 miles
PASS
Mileage115,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,925 miles
Since last MOT+18,805 miles
PASS
Mileage97,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,502 miles
PASS
Mileage87,618 miles
Since last MOT+8,708 miles
PASS
Mileage78,910 miles
Since last MOT+9,045 miles
PASS
Mileage69,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,865 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage60,255 miles
Since last MOT+16,950 miles
PASS
Mileage43,305 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 YLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 YLT

What car is FN53 YLT?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 YLT?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 YLT was 137,741 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 YLT passed its MOT?

FN53 YLT has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2014.

Is FN53 YLT ULEZ compliant?

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

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