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RX03 RYR

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 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 100,445 miles on the clock, averaging 6,993 miles per year, 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 RX03 RYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,993

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,445 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,079
Average per year6,993
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RX03 RYR 30k48k65k83k100k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,445 miles
Since last MOT+7,079 miles
PASS
Mileage93,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,366 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage85,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage78,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage73,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage67,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage60,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage53,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,293 miles
PASS
Mileage47,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
PASS
Mileage38,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage30,171 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

RegistrationRX03 RYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RX03 RYR

What car is RX03 RYR?

RX03 RYR is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX03 RYR?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 RYR was 100,445 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 RYR passed its MOT?

RX03 RYR has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Apr 2016.

Is RX03 RYR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX03 RYR 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 RX03 RYR?

RX03 RYR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.