The road tax status for YA53 VOG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YA53 VOG?

The MOT for YA53 VOG is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 March 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of YA53 VOG?

The recorded mileage for YA53 VOG is 142,266 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YA53 VOG ULEZ compliant?

No, YA53 VOG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · YA53 VOG

YA53 VOG

2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 142,266 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2004 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 13 Mar 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 142,266 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1753cc

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YA53 VOG Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2022
142,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)

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YA53 VOG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 03:27

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (YA53 VOG) between January 2007 and March 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 02 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 66 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.

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YA53 VOG Mileage History

03/01/200720,924 mi
03/01/200720,924 mi
02/01/200829,148 mi+8,224 mi
26/01/200829,359 mi+211 mi
30/01/200829,359 mi
26/01/200932,363 mi+3,004 mi
26/01/200932,363 mi
26/01/201034,520 mi+2,157 mi
01/02/201138,396 mi+3,876 mi
02/02/201138,396 mi
01/02/201256,365 mi+17,969 mi
01/02/201256,365 mi
04/02/201379,073 mi+22,708 mi
31/01/2014101,629 mi+22,556 mi
23/01/2015123,859 mi+22,230 mi
03/03/2016127,401 mi+3,542 mi
03/03/2016127,401 mi
13/02/2017132,395 mi+4,994 mi
18/02/2017132,395 mi
12/03/2018135,725 mi+3,330 mi
14/03/2018135,749 mi+24 mi
08/03/2019138,547 mi+2,798 mi
08/03/2019138,547 mi
11/03/2020140,291 mi+1,744 mi
11/03/2021141,367 mi+1,076 mi
02/03/2022142,262 mi+895 mi
02/03/2022142,266 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 8,004 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (50%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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