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RA03 CYS

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 194,390 miles on the clock, averaging 13,046 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for RA03 CYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,046

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year144
Average per year13,046
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA03 CYS 50k86k122k158k194k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,390 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,994 miles
PASS
Mileage182,252 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,230 miles
Since last MOT+15,713 miles
PASS
Mileage166,517 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,746 miles
PASS
Mileage158,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,723 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,670 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage148,626 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,569 miles
Since last MOT+15,411 miles
PASS
Mileage133,158 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage126,929 miles
Since last MOT+14,052 miles
PASS
Mileage112,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,877 miles
Since last MOT+13,707 miles
PASS
Mileage99,170 miles
Since last MOT+13,429 miles
PASS
Mileage85,741 miles
Since last MOT+15,016 miles
PASS
Mileage70,725 miles
Since last MOT+21,132 miles
PASS
Mileage49,593 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 CYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 CYS

What car is RA03 CYS?

RA03 CYS is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 CYS?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 CYS was 194,390 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 CYS passed its MOT?

RA03 CYS has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2017.

Is RA03 CYS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 CYS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA03 CYS?

RA03 CYS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.