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PY03 ALU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 57,453 miles on the clock, averaging 3,475 miles per year, well 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 PY03 ALU

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,453
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
3,475

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,453 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 ALU 23k32k40k49k57k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,544 miles
PASS
Mileage54,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,176 miles
PASS
Mileage50,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,586 miles
PASS
Mileage47,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,147 miles
Since last MOT+16,529 miles
PASS
Mileage30,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,618 miles
Since last MOT+14,816 miles
PASS
Mileage15,802 miles
Since last MOT+8,031 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage45,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage38,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage29,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,025 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage23,013 miles

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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)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 ALU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 ALU

What car is PY03 ALU?

PY03 ALU is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PY03 ALU?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 ALU was 57,453 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 ALU passed its MOT?

PY03 ALU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2016.

Is PY03 ALU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY03 ALU 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 PY03 ALU?

PY03 ALU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.