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FN53 YMD

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 185,378 miles on the clock, averaging 14,999 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 YMD

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,378
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
14,999

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,378 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,920
Average per year14,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 YMD 26k66k106k146k185k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage185,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage179,458 miles
Since last MOT+100,285 miles
PASS
Mileage79,173 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
PASS
Mileage69,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage65,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,930 miles
PASS
Mileage62,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage58,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage50,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage33,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage26,243 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 YMD
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 YMD

What car is FN53 YMD?

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

What is the mileage of FN53 YMD?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 YMD was 185,378 miles, recorded on 9 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 YMD passed its MOT?

FN53 YMD has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 9 May 2017.

Is FN53 YMD ULEZ compliant?

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

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