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DC03 EYL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 87,441 miles on the clock, averaging 3,703 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DC03 EYL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,703

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,452
Average per year3,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC03 EYL 16k34k52k69k87k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,441 miles
Since last MOT+13,452 miles
PASS
Mileage73,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage67,390 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage62,316 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage57,923 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,921 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage55,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage54,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,282 miles
PASS
Mileage51,970 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage49,977 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage47,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage45,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage42,908 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage40,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,349 miles
PASS
Mileage37,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage34,294 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage30,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,598 miles
Since last MOT+3,039 miles
PASS
Mileage27,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage24,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage20,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage15,658 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DC03 EYL

What car is DC03 EYL?

DC03 EYL is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DC03 EYL?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 EYL was 87,441 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 EYL passed its MOT?

DC03 EYL has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is DC03 EYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC03 EYL 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 DC03 EYL?

DC03 EYL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.