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YM53 YBE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 142,918 miles on the clock, averaging 11,029 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 YBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,918
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
11,029

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 reading142,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,507
Average per year11,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 YBE 32k60k88k115k143k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,918 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage133,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,677 miles
PASS
Mileage123,734 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage115,130 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,105 miles
Since last MOT+8,926 miles
PASS
Mileage106,179 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,009 miles
Since last MOT+13,193 miles
PASS
Mileage92,816 miles
PASS
Mileage94,180 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,120 miles
Since last MOT+15,999 miles
PASS
Mileage78,121 miles
Since last MOT+16,197 miles
PASS
Mileage61,924 miles
Since last MOT+14,008 miles
PASS
Mileage47,916 miles
Since last MOT+15,765 miles
PASS
Mileage32,151 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YBE
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 YBE

What car is YM53 YBE?

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

What is the mileage of YM53 YBE?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 YBE was 142,918 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 YBE passed its MOT?

YM53 YBE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2016.

Is YM53 YBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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