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YP53 VUJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 84,329 miles on the clock, averaging 3,978 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,978

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,329 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,569
Average per year3,978
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 VUJ 30k44k57k71k84k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,329 miles
Since last MOT+1,569 miles
PASS
Mileage82,760 miles
Since last MOT+1,064 miles
PASS
Mileage81,696 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,695 miles
Since last MOT+1,527 miles
PASS
Mileage80,168 miles
Since last MOT+1,001 miles
PASS
Mileage79,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage74,815 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,813 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage73,576 miles
Since last MOT+1,072 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,504 miles
Since last MOT+1,487 miles
PASS
Mileage71,017 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage69,125 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage60,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage52,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage44,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,397 miles
PASS
Mileage37,943 miles
Since last MOT+7,531 miles
PASS
Mileage30,412 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VUJ
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 VUJ

What car is YP53 VUJ?

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

What is the mileage of YP53 VUJ?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 VUJ was 84,329 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 VUJ passed its MOT?

YP53 VUJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2020.

Is YP53 VUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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