Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 85,466 miles on the clock, averaging 5,462 miles per year, 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 SL53 YAG
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,466 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,765 |
| Average per year | 5,462 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 YAG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 YAG
What car is SL53 YAG?
SL53 YAG is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 YAG?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 YAG was 85,466 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 YAG passed its MOT?
SL53 YAG has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2017.
Is SL53 YAG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 YAG 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 SL53 YAG?
SL53 YAG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.