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SY53 YJL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Green Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 191,958 miles on the clock, averaging 13,412 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 YJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
13,412

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year57
Average per year13,412
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY53 YJL 12k57k102k147k192k '06'19'13

Check SY53 YJL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,958 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,901 miles
Since last MOT+19,375 miles
PASS
Mileage172,526 miles
Since last MOT+359 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,167 miles
Since last MOT+18,336 miles
PASS
Mileage153,831 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,456 miles
Since last MOT+15,124 miles
PASS
Mileage138,332 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,060 miles
Since last MOT+15,409 miles
PASS
Mileage122,651 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage112,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,905 miles
PASS
Mileage104,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,850 miles
PASS
Mileage94,924 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,923 miles
Since last MOT+13,857 miles
PASS
Mileage81,066 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,060 miles
Since last MOT+14,349 miles
PASS
Mileage66,711 miles
Since last MOT+13,436 miles
PASS
Mileage53,275 miles
Since last MOT+13,729 miles
PASS
Mileage39,546 miles
Since last MOT+14,193 miles
PASS
Mileage25,353 miles
Since last MOT+13,568 miles
PASS
Mileage11,785 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY53 YJL

What car is SY53 YJL?

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

What is the mileage of SY53 YJL?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 YJL was 191,958 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 YJL passed its MOT?

SY53 YJL has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2019.

Is SY53 YJL ULEZ compliant?

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

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