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YM53 UPL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 172,134 miles on the clock, averaging 12,969 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 UPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,134
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,969

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,134 miles
Reading date
Miles last year186
Average per year12,969
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YM53 UPL 32k67k102k137k172k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,134 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,948 miles
Since last MOT+12,222 miles
PASS
Mileage159,726 miles
Since last MOT+14,646 miles
PASS
Mileage145,080 miles
Since last MOT+258 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,822 miles
Since last MOT+14,504 miles
PASS
Mileage130,318 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,218 miles
Since last MOT+13,129 miles
PASS
Mileage117,089 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,881 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage104,776 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,900 miles
PASS
Mileage94,726 miles
Since last MOT+10,507 miles
PASS
Mileage84,219 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,216 miles
Since last MOT+12,423 miles
PASS
Mileage71,793 miles
Since last MOT+13,826 miles
PASS
Mileage57,967 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage46,279 miles
Since last MOT+14,573 miles
PASS
Mileage31,706 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YM53 UPL

What car is YM53 UPL?

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

What is the mileage of YM53 UPL?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 UPL was 172,134 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 UPL passed its MOT?

YM53 UPL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2017.

Is YM53 UPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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