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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 51,957 miles on the clock, averaging 9,410 miles per year, above 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 MA03 LYP
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 51,957 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,841 |
| Average per year | 9,410 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 5 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)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA03 LYP |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MA03 LYP
What car is MA03 LYP?
MA03 LYP is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA03 LYP?
The last recorded mileage for MA03 LYP was 51,957 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2009 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA03 LYP passed its MOT?
MA03 LYP has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Mar 2009.
Is MA03 LYP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 LYP 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 MA03 LYP?
MA03 LYP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.