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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 1753cc has had 32 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 12 (63% pass rate). It has 164,478 miles on the clock, averaging 6,177 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 TBU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 164,478 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,177 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 32 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)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP53 TBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1753cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YP53 TBU
What car is YP53 TBU?
YP53 TBU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP53 TBU?
The last recorded mileage for YP53 TBU was 164,478 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP53 TBU passed its MOT?
YP53 TBU has had 32 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (20 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.
Is YP53 TBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 TBU 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 TBU?
YP53 TBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.