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YM53 LUD

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 145,998 miles on the clock, averaging 9,835 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 LUD

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,835

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,998 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,835
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YM53 LUD 37k64k91k119k146k '06'18'13

Check YM53 LUD

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage139,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,852 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage132,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,203 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage124,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage116,514 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage108,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,186 miles
Since last MOT+9,322 miles
PASS
Mileage98,864 miles
Since last MOT+15,566 miles
PASS
Mileage83,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,298 miles
Since last MOT+12,410 miles
PASS
Mileage70,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,888 miles
Since last MOT+12,296 miles
PASS
Mileage58,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,098 miles
PASS
Mileage47,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,550 miles
PASS
Mileage36,944 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 LUD

What car is YM53 LUD?

YM53 LUD is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 LUD?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 LUD was 145,998 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 LUD passed its MOT?

YM53 LUD has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2018.

Is YM53 LUD ULEZ compliant?

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

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