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YP53 VHD

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 116,770 miles on the clock, averaging 9,890 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VHD

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,770
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
9,890

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,690
Average per year9,890
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 VHD 25k48k71k94k117k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,690 miles
PASS
Mileage108,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage104,561 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage95,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,949 miles
Since last MOT+10,156 miles
PASS
Mileage85,793 miles
Since last MOT+11,410 miles
PASS
Mileage74,383 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,174 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage61,283 miles
Since last MOT+13,081 miles
PASS
Mileage48,202 miles
Since last MOT+12,375 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,827 miles
Since last MOT+10,683 miles
PASS
Mileage25,144 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 VHD

What car is YP53 VHD?

YP53 VHD is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 VHD?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 VHD was 116,770 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 VHD passed its MOT?

YP53 VHD has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 4 Jan 2016.

Is YP53 VHD ULEZ compliant?

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

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