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LR53 YJV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 59,548 miles on the clock, averaging 3,407 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 LR53 YJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,407

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,548 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,407
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 YJV 17k28k38k49k60k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage54,082 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,079 miles
Since last MOT+2,050 miles
PASS
Mileage52,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage46,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage41,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,131 miles
PASS
Mileage37,334 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage26,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage14,060 miles
PASS
Mileage54,687 miles
Since last MOT+29,985 miles
PASS
Mileage24,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage17,232 miles

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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

RegistrationLR53 YJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 YJV

What car is LR53 YJV?

LR53 YJV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 YJV?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 YJV was 59,548 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 YJV passed its MOT?

LR53 YJV has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2019.

Is LR53 YJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 YJV 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 LR53 YJV?

LR53 YJV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.