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YS53 WHE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 165,457 miles on the clock, averaging 9,815 miles per year, above 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 YS53 WHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,815

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,899
Average per year9,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS53 WHE 26k61k96k130k165k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,457 miles
Since last MOT+11,899 miles
PASS
Mileage153,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,558 miles
Since last MOT+13,578 miles
PASS
Mileage139,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage134,686 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,683 miles
Since last MOT+17,176 miles
PASS
Mileage117,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,507 miles
Since last MOT+11,175 miles
PASS
Mileage106,332 miles
Since last MOT+10,037 miles
PASS
Mileage96,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,295 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage85,301 miles
Since last MOT+9,839 miles
PASS
Mileage75,462 miles
Since last MOT+11,222 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,240 miles
Since last MOT+9,904 miles
PASS
Mileage54,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage45,083 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage37,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,983 miles
PASS
Mileage25,595 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 WHE

What car is YS53 WHE?

YS53 WHE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YS53 WHE?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 WHE was 165,457 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 WHE passed its MOT?

YS53 WHE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2021.

Is YS53 WHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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