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YR53 VAJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 1596cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 267,085 miles on the clock, averaging 15,247 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR53 VAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
267,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
15,247

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading267,085 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR53 VAJ 34k92k150k209k267k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage267,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage267,085 miles
Since last MOT+40,644 miles
PASS
Mileage226,441 miles
Since last MOT+40,744 miles
PASS
Mileage185,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,697 miles
Since last MOT+20,009 miles
PASS
Mileage165,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage157,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,847 miles
Since last MOT+16,687 miles
PASS
Mileage141,160 miles
Since last MOT+40,073 miles
PASS
Mileage101,087 miles
Since last MOT+24,654 miles
PASS
Mileage76,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage68,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,346 miles
PASS
Mileage65,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage61,752 miles
Since last MOT+3,976 miles
PASS
Mileage57,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage52,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
PASS
Mileage48,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage42,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,884 miles
PASS
Mileage33,885 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 VAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YR53 VAJ

What car is YR53 VAJ?

YR53 VAJ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YR53 VAJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR53 VAJ was 267,085 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR53 VAJ passed its MOT?

YR53 VAJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2022.

Is YR53 VAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 VAJ 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 VAJ?

YR53 VAJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.