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SL53 YUB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 123,857 miles on the clock, averaging 7,856 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 YUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,857
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,856

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,857 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,150
Average per year7,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 YUB 29k53k76k100k124k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage118,707 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage118,691 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
PASS
Mileage118,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage110,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,706 miles
Since last MOT+13,627 miles
PASS
Mileage97,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage88,662 miles
Since last MOT+850 miles
PASS
Mileage87,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage84,881 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,880 miles
Since last MOT+14,297 miles
PASS
Mileage70,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,583 miles
Since last MOT+25,214 miles
PASS
Mileage45,369 miles
Since last MOT+13,317 miles
PASS
Mileage32,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage28,955 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 YUB

What car is SL53 YUB?

SL53 YUB is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 YUB?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 YUB was 123,857 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 YUB passed its MOT?

SL53 YUB has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 27 Jul 2018.

Is SL53 YUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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