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SY53 TYU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 132,880 miles on the clock, averaging 11,631 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 TYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,631

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading132,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year11,631
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 TYU 28k54k80k107k133k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,880 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,875 miles
Since last MOT+17,229 miles
PASS
Mileage115,646 miles
Since last MOT+18,067 miles
PASS
Mileage97,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,579 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage86,411 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,325 miles
Since last MOT+11,540 miles
PASS
Mileage74,785 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,645 miles
Since last MOT+13,253 miles
PASS
Mileage61,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,392 miles
Since last MOT+11,956 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,436 miles
Since last MOT+11,545 miles
PASS
Mileage37,891 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,186 miles
PASS
Mileage35,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage27,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 TYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 TYU

What car is SY53 TYU?

SY53 TYU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 TYU?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 TYU was 132,880 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 TYU passed its MOT?

SY53 TYU has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2015.

Is SY53 TYU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 TYU 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 SY53 TYU?

SY53 TYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.