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YP53 YPR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 132,921 miles on the clock, averaging 7,988 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 YPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,988

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,988
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP53 YPR 38k62k85k109k133k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,921 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,919 miles
Since last MOT+6,141 miles
PASS
Mileage126,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,778 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage117,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage110,732 miles
Since last MOT+3,973 miles
PASS
Mileage106,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage103,735 miles
Since last MOT+4,198 miles
PASS
Mileage99,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,776 miles
PASS
Mileage89,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,395 miles
PASS
Mileage81,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,642 miles
PASS
Mileage73,724 miles
Since last MOT+19,180 miles
PASS
Mileage54,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,546 miles
PASS
Mileage50,998 miles
Since last MOT+13,282 miles
PASS
Mileage37,716 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 YPR

What car is YP53 YPR?

YP53 YPR is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 YPR?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 YPR was 132,921 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 YPR passed its MOT?

YP53 YPR has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2018.

Is YP53 YPR ULEZ compliant?

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

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