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MA03 LYR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 131,098 miles on the clock, averaging 7,138 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 MA03 LYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,098
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,138

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,098 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,401
Average per year7,138
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA03 LYR 22k49k77k104k131k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage127,697 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage118,716 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,705 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage109,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage102,150 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage97,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage92,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage85,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage80,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,577 miles
PASS
Mileage75,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage64,802 miles
Since last MOT+18,524 miles
PASS
Mileage46,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,879 miles
PASS
Mileage35,399 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,374 miles
Since last MOT+13,423 miles
PASS
Mileage21,951 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 LYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MA03 LYR

What car is MA03 LYR?

MA03 LYR is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA03 LYR?

The last recorded mileage for MA03 LYR was 131,098 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA03 LYR passed its MOT?

MA03 LYR has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2021.

Is MA03 LYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 LYR 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 LYR?

MA03 LYR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.