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YP53 VHU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 55,085 miles on the clock, averaging 3,036 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,036

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,865
Average per year3,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 VHU 17k27k36k46k55k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,865 miles
PASS
Mileage48,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage41,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,680 miles
PASS
Mileage36,097 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage30,238 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage24,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage18,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage10,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage6,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,888 miles
Since last MOT+1,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage27,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage22,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage17,167 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YP53 VHU

What car is YP53 VHU?

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

What is the mileage of YP53 VHU?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 VHU was 55,085 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 VHU passed its MOT?

YP53 VHU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2019.

Is YP53 VHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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