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DC03 YCN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 125,321 miles on the clock, averaging 8,954 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for DC03 YCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,321
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,954

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 reading125,321 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22
Average per year8,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC03 YCN 17k44k71k98k125k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,321 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage118,483 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,465 miles
Since last MOT+13,041 miles
PASS
Mileage105,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,500 miles
PASS
Mileage91,365 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,362 miles
Since last MOT+11,587 miles
PASS
Mileage79,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage73,374 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,358 miles
Since last MOT+13,718 miles
PASS
Mileage59,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage54,656 miles
Since last MOT+18,567 miles
PASS
Mileage36,089 miles
Since last MOT+19,190 miles
PASS
Mileage16,899 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

RegistrationDC03 YCN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DC03 YCN

What car is DC03 YCN?

DC03 YCN is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DC03 YCN?

The last recorded mileage for DC03 YCN was 125,321 miles, recorded on 9 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC03 YCN passed its MOT?

DC03 YCN has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2018.

Is DC03 YCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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