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YM53 LGY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 103,773 miles on the clock, averaging 8,004 miles per year, around 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 YM53 LGY

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,773
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,004

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,773 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,722
Average per year8,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 LGY 16k38k60k82k104k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage97,051 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,838 miles
PASS
Mileage93,209 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage87,236 miles
Since last MOT+17,901 miles
PASS
Mileage69,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
PASS
Mileage62,966 miles
Since last MOT+19,404 miles
PASS
Mileage43,562 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,559 miles
Since last MOT+13,003 miles
PASS
Mileage30,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage22,742 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage15,960 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 LGY

What car is YM53 LGY?

YM53 LGY is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 LGY?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 LGY was 103,773 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 LGY passed its MOT?

YM53 LGY has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2017.

Is YM53 LGY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM53 LGY 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 YM53 LGY?

YM53 LGY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.