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YP53 SXU

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 167,574 miles on the clock, averaging 8,175 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 SXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,574
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,175

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,574 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 SXU 53k82k111k139k168k '06'20'15

Check YP53 SXU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,574 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,567 miles
Since last MOT+973 miles
PASS
Mileage166,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,594 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage164,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,854 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage162,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,684 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage157,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage150,917 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage142,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,319 miles
PASS
Mileage134,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,428 miles
PASS
Mileage126,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,769 miles
PASS
Mileage116,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,570 miles
PASS
Mileage107,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,969 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,839 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage88,203 miles
Since last MOT+13,293 miles
PASS
Mileage74,910 miles
Since last MOT+21,457 miles
PASS
Mileage53,453 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 SXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 SXU

What car is YP53 SXU?

YP53 SXU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 SXU?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 SXU was 167,574 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 SXU passed its MOT?

YP53 SXU has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2020.

Is YP53 SXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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