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RA03 YUH

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 86,318 miles on the clock, averaging 3,887 miles per year, well below 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 YUH

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,318
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,887

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,318 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,735
Average per year3,887
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 YUH 50k59k68k77k86k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,318 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage78,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage73,049 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage67,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage60,915 miles
Since last MOT+21,444 miles
PASS
Mileage39,471 miles
Since last MOT+346 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,125 miles
PASS
Mileage99,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,824 miles
PASS
Mileage89,479 miles
Since last MOT+21,207 miles
PASS
Mileage68,272 miles
Since last MOT+18,372 miles
PASS
Mileage49,900 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 YUH
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 YUH

What car is RA03 YUH?

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

What is the mileage of RA03 YUH?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 YUH was 86,318 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 YUH passed its MOT?

RA03 YUH has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2015.

Is RA03 YUH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 YUH 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 YUH?

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