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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 116,629 miles on the clock, averaging 5,168 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for YR53 LBA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,629 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,279 |
| Average per year | 5,168 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR53 LBA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YR53 LBA
What car is YR53 LBA?
YR53 LBA is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YR53 LBA?
The last recorded mileage for YR53 LBA was 116,629 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR53 LBA passed its MOT?
YR53 LBA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2019.
Is YR53 LBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 LBA 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 YR53 LBA?
YR53 LBA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.