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YM52 LTY

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 117,061 miles on the clock, averaging 7,450 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for YM52 LTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,450

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,061 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year7,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM52 LTY 34k55k76k96k117k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,061 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage113,824 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,790 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage104,157 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,088 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage94,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage86,911 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage82,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,046 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage75,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage67,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage60,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage54,167 miles
Since last MOT+10,152 miles
PASS
Mileage44,015 miles
Since last MOT+9,866 miles
PASS
Mileage34,149 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 LTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About YM52 LTY

What car is YM52 LTY?

YM52 LTY is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM52 LTY?

The last recorded mileage for YM52 LTY was 117,061 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM52 LTY passed its MOT?

YM52 LTY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.

Is YM52 LTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM52 LTY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YM52 LTY?

YM52 LTY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.