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YP53 ULE

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 116,161 miles on the clock, averaging 7,633 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 ULE

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,633

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 reading116,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,470
Average per year7,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 ULE 33k54k75k95k116k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage112,691 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage109,483 miles
Since last MOT+11,040 miles
PASS
Mileage98,443 miles
Since last MOT+10,688 miles
PASS
Mileage87,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,019 miles
PASS
Mileage78,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,715 miles
PASS
Mileage71,021 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage62,688 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,572 miles
Since last MOT+10,401 miles
PASS
Mileage44,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage37,168 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,751 miles
PASS
Mileage33,255 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ULE
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 ULE

What car is YP53 ULE?

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

What is the mileage of YP53 ULE?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 ULE was 116,161 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 ULE passed its MOT?

YP53 ULE has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2017.

Is YP53 ULE ULEZ compliant?

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

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