Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 79,520 miles on the clock, averaging 4,421 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VLM
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,520 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,951 |
| Average per year | 4,421 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP53 VLM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YP — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YP53 VLM
What car is YP53 VLM?
YP53 VLM is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP53 VLM?
The last recorded mileage for YP53 VLM was 79,520 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP53 VLM passed its MOT?
YP53 VLM has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2021.
Is YP53 VLM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 VLM 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 VLM?
YP53 VLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.