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BU03 TEY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 141,616 miles on the clock, averaging 7,974 miles per year, around 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 BU03 TEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,974

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,616 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU03 TEY 37k63k89k116k142k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,616 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage138,429 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,262 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage132,601 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,593 miles
Since last MOT+11,791 miles
PASS
Mileage120,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage117,375 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage108,431 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,423 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage104,683 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,802 miles
PASS
Mileage95,880 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage90,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,218 miles
Since last MOT+8,819 miles
PASS
Mileage81,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,399 miles
Since last MOT+15,796 miles
PASS
Mileage65,603 miles
Since last MOT+14,173 miles
PASS
Mileage51,430 miles
Since last MOT+14,263 miles
PASS
Mileage37,167 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 TEY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BU03 TEY

What car is BU03 TEY?

BU03 TEY is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BU03 TEY?

The last recorded mileage for BU03 TEY was 141,616 miles, recorded on 9 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU03 TEY passed its MOT?

BU03 TEY has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2019.

Is BU03 TEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU03 TEY 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 BU03 TEY?

BU03 TEY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.