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YB53 MVE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 129,643 miles on the clock, averaging 8,128 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YB53 MVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,643
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,128

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,643 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,128
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YB53 MVE 34k58k82k106k130k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,643 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage124,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage119,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage114,360 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
PASS
Mileage109,826 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage108,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage102,350 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage92,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,285 miles
PASS
Mileage84,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,041 miles
Since last MOT+10,470 miles
PASS
Mileage73,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,250 miles
PASS
Mileage70,321 miles
Since last MOT+11,240 miles
PASS
Mileage59,081 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,004 miles
Since last MOT+12,202 miles
PASS
Mileage46,802 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage34,222 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 MVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 MVE

What car is YB53 MVE?

YB53 MVE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB53 MVE?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 MVE was 129,643 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 MVE passed its MOT?

YB53 MVE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2018.

Is YB53 MVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 MVE 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 MVE?

YB53 MVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.