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SM53 YZP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 53,471 miles on the clock, averaging 1,810 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 YZP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,810

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 reading53,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,027
Average per year1,810
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 YZP 19k28k36k45k53k '06'25'14

Check SM53 YZP

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage50,444 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage47,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage44,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,131 miles
PASS
Mileage40,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage36,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage34,848 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
PASS
Mileage34,628 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
PASS
Mileage34,118 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage33,259 miles
Since last MOT+1,060 miles
PASS
Mileage32,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage29,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,152 miles
PASS
Mileage26,972 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage25,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage22,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
PASS
Mileage19,902 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage19,894 miles
Since last MOT+763 miles
PASS
Mileage19,131 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 YZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 YZP

What car is SM53 YZP?

SM53 YZP is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 YZP?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 YZP was 53,471 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 YZP passed its MOT?

SM53 YZP has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is SM53 YZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 YZP 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 SM53 YZP?

SM53 YZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.