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YS53 WJM

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 97,543 miles on the clock, averaging 4,487 miles per year, well 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 WJM

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,487

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

Low mileage
Latest reading97,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,550
Average per year4,487
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YS53 WJM 24k42k61k79k98k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
PASS
Mileage94,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage92,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage88,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,846 miles
Since last MOT+2,830 miles
PASS
Mileage86,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage80,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage75,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage70,138 miles
Since last MOT+4,936 miles
PASS
Mileage65,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage60,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage55,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage50,938 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage46,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage40,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage35,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage29,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage23,947 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 WJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YS53 WJM

What car is YS53 WJM?

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

What is the mileage of YS53 WJM?

The last recorded mileage for YS53 WJM was 97,543 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS53 WJM passed its MOT?

YS53 WJM has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 22 Sep 2022.

Is YS53 WJM ULEZ compliant?

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

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