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SL53 YAV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 64,627 miles on the clock, averaging 3,000 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 YAV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
64,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,000

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,627 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 YAV 6k21k35k50k65k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,965 miles
PASS
Mileage58,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage53,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage46,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage41,017 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage35,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage30,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage25,325 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage19,589 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage14,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,512 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
PASS
Mileage14,394 miles
Since last MOT+390 miles
PASS
Mileage14,004 miles
Since last MOT+440 miles
PASS
Mileage13,564 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage12,787 miles
Since last MOT+592 miles
PASS
Mileage12,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,195 miles
Since last MOT+667 miles
PASS
Mileage11,528 miles
Since last MOT+840 miles
PASS
Mileage10,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,047 miles
PASS
Mileage9,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage7,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,829 miles
PASS
Mileage6,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,157 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 YAV

What car is SL53 YAV?

SL53 YAV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 YAV?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 YAV was 64,627 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 YAV passed its MOT?

SL53 YAV has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2026.

Is SL53 YAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 YAV 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 YAV?

SL53 YAV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.