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SP03 YLN

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 157,625 miles on the clock, averaging 8,359 miles per year, around 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 SP03 YLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,359

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,168
Average per year8,359
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP03 YLN 59k84k108k133k158k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage150,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage141,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,688 miles
Since last MOT+8,479 miles
PASS
Mileage125,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage118,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage115,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage106,742 miles
Since last MOT+19,676 miles
PASS
Mileage87,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage81,433 miles
Since last MOT+13,608 miles
PASS
Mileage67,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,607 miles
PASS
Mileage59,218 miles
Since last MOT+229 miles
PASS
Mileage58,989 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

RegistrationSP03 YLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SP03 YLN

What car is SP03 YLN?

SP03 YLN is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of SP03 YLN?

The last recorded mileage for SP03 YLN was 157,625 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP03 YLN passed its MOT?

SP03 YLN has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2018.

Is SP03 YLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP03 YLN 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 SP03 YLN?

SP03 YLN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.