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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 137,185 miles on the clock, averaging 8,143 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 YN53 VAV
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 137,185 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,143 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YN53 VAV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YN — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YN53 VAV
What car is YN53 VAV?
YN53 VAV is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YN53 VAV?
The last recorded mileage for YN53 VAV was 137,185 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YN53 VAV passed its MOT?
YN53 VAV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2017.
Is YN53 VAV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN53 VAV 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 YN53 VAV?
YN53 VAV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.