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AX03 YGU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 137,761 miles on the clock, averaging 5,246 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 AX03 YGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,761
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2010
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,246

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 reading137,761 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,425
Average per year5,246
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX03 YGU 96k106k117k127k138k '10'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage128,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,800 miles
PASS
Mileage119,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage108,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage106,576 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage104,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,387 miles
PASS
Mileage103,495 miles
Since last MOT+823 miles
PASS
Mileage102,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,672 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage95,848 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

RegistrationAX03 YGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AX03 YGU

What car is AX03 YGU?

AX03 YGU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX03 YGU?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 YGU was 137,761 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 YGU passed its MOT?

AX03 YGU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2018.

Is AX03 YGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX03 YGU 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 AX03 YGU?

AX03 YGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.