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EF03 RYP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 116,631 miles on the clock, averaging 5,515 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 EF03 RYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,515

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,515
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 RYP 27k49k72k94k117k '06'22'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,631 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,286 miles
PASS
Mileage108,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,222 miles
PASS
Mileage107,122 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,736 miles
PASS
Mileage100,385 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,378 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage96,028 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage86,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage80,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage76,541 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage71,560 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,599 miles
Since last MOT+9,980 miles
PASS
Mileage61,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,619 miles
Since last MOT+17,102 miles
PASS
Mileage44,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,772 miles
PASS
Mileage36,745 miles
Since last MOT+10,090 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,655 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

RegistrationEF03 RYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 RYP

What car is EF03 RYP?

EF03 RYP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 RYP?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 RYP was 116,631 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 RYP passed its MOT?

EF03 RYP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2022.

Is EF03 RYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 RYP 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 EF03 RYP?

EF03 RYP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.