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FN53 YLV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 84,236 miles on the clock, averaging 3,259 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 YLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,259

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,259
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 YLV 51k59k68k76k84k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,236 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,235 miles
Since last MOT+24,341 miles
PASS
Mileage59,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,894 miles
Since last MOT+15,817 miles
PASS
Mileage44,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,077 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,071 miles
Since last MOT+13,844 miles
PASS
Mileage30,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,323 miles
PASS
Mileage24,904 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,631 miles
Since last MOT+13,562 miles
PASS
Mileage11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage118,116 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,927 miles
Since last MOT+13,412 miles
PASS
Mileage104,515 miles
Since last MOT+429 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,086 miles
Since last MOT+16,599 miles
PASS
Mileage87,487 miles
Since last MOT+537 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,950 miles
Since last MOT+17,935 miles
PASS
Mileage69,015 miles
Since last MOT+17,872 miles
PASS
Mileage51,143 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 YLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
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 YLV

What car is FN53 YLV?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 YLV?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 YLV was 84,236 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 YLV passed its MOT?

FN53 YLV has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2016.

Is FN53 YLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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