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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 162,474 miles on the clock, averaging 12,404 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VSL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 162,474 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 23,379 |
| Average per year | 12,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YP53 VSL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 VSL
What car is YP53 VSL?
YP53 VSL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YP53 VSL?
The last recorded mileage for YP53 VSL was 162,474 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YP53 VSL passed its MOT?
YP53 VSL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2017.
Is YP53 VSL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 VSL 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 VSL?
YP53 VSL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.