Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 103,683 miles on the clock, averaging 5,018 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for YB53 BXD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,683 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,203 |
| Average per year | 5,018 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YB53 BXD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YB — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YB53 BXD
What car is YB53 BXD?
YB53 BXD is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.
What is the mileage of YB53 BXD?
The last recorded mileage for YB53 BXD was 103,683 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YB53 BXD passed its MOT?
YB53 BXD has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 22 Dec 2021.
Is YB53 BXD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 BXD 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 YB53 BXD?
YB53 BXD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.