Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 95,236 miles on the clock, averaging 4,200 miles per year, well below 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 TFY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 95,236 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,410 |
| Average per year | 4,200 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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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
| Registration | BU03 TFY |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BU03 TFY
What car is BU03 TFY?
BU03 TFY is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BU03 TFY?
The last recorded mileage for BU03 TFY was 95,236 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU03 TFY passed its MOT?
BU03 TFY has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jan 2022.
Is BU03 TFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU03 TFY 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 TFY?
BU03 TFY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.