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YP53 ULB

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 87,248 miles on the clock, averaging 8,783 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 ULB

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,783

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 reading87,248 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,783
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP53 ULB 18k35k52k70k87k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,248 miles
Since last MOT+13,610 miles
PASS
Mileage73,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,638 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage66,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage58,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage51,383 miles
Since last MOT+10,773 miles
PASS
Mileage40,610 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,577 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,339 miles
Since last MOT+10,636 miles
PASS
Mileage22,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage17,559 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YP53 ULB

What car is YP53 ULB?

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

What is the mileage of YP53 ULB?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 ULB was 87,248 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 ULB passed its MOT?

YP53 ULB has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2014.

Is YP53 ULB ULEZ compliant?

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

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