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YP53 LJK

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 107,695 miles on the clock, averaging 6,896 miles per year, below 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 YP53 LJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,896

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,545
Average per year6,896
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 LJK 17k40k62k85k108k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,695 miles
Since last MOT+12,545 miles
PASS
Mileage95,150 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,672 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage82,092 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,056 miles
Since last MOT+11,413 miles
PASS
Mileage70,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,949 miles
PASS
Mileage58,694 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,457 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage53,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,451 miles
PASS
Mileage47,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,887 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage42,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage40,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage35,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage31,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,790 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage21,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage17,296 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 LJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 LJK

What car is YP53 LJK?

YP53 LJK is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 LJK?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 LJK was 107,695 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 LJK passed its MOT?

YP53 LJK has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2019.

Is YP53 LJK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 LJK 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 YP53 LJK?

YP53 LJK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.