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EF03 SYT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 143,364 miles on the clock, averaging 7,217 miles per year, 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 EF03 SYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,364
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,217

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,364 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,427
Average per year7,217
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 SYT 27k56k85k114k143k '06'22'15

Check EF03 SYT

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage139,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,697 miles
PASS
Mileage133,240 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
PASS
Mileage123,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,215 miles
PASS
Mileage113,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage105,088 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,291 miles
PASS
Mileage94,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage85,876 miles
Since last MOT+1,834 miles
PASS
Mileage84,042 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage77,924 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage71,225 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage64,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage56,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage49,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage42,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage35,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage27,321 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 SYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 SYT

What car is EF03 SYT?

EF03 SYT is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 SYT?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 SYT was 143,364 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 SYT passed its MOT?

EF03 SYT has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Aug 2022.

Is EF03 SYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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