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FN53 YLZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 140,709 miles on the clock, averaging 8,591 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 YLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,709
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,591

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,709 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year8,591
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 YLZ 24k53k82k112k141k '06'19'13

Check FN53 YLZ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,709 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,484 miles
PASS
Mileage137,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage132,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage127,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage122,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage116,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage111,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
PASS
Mileage103,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage95,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage88,408 miles
Since last MOT+16,426 miles
PASS
Mileage71,982 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,980 miles
Since last MOT+13,831 miles
PASS
Mileage58,149 miles
Since last MOT+16,210 miles
PASS
Mileage41,939 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,937 miles
Since last MOT+14,874 miles
PASS
Mileage27,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage24,187 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 YLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 YLZ

What car is FN53 YLZ?

FN53 YLZ is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 YLZ?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 YLZ was 140,709 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 YLZ passed its MOT?

FN53 YLZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2019.

Is FN53 YLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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