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YS53 NGX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 98,352 miles on the clock, averaging 5,434 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for YS53 NGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,434

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,352 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year5,434
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 NGX 15k35k56k77k98k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,352 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,674 miles
PASS
Mileage89,664 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage88,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage86,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage84,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,125 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage75,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage66,546 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage62,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage58,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,872 miles
PASS
Mileage55,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage51,228 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage46,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,671 miles
PASS
Mileage41,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage37,477 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,473 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
Mileage29,544 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage22,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage14,513 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

RegistrationYS53 NGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 NGX

What car is YS53 NGX?

YS53 NGX is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 NGX?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 NGX was 98,352 miles, recorded on 11 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 NGX passed its MOT?

YS53 NGX has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2022.

Is YS53 NGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS53 NGX 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 YS53 NGX?

YS53 NGX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.