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SY03 FUA

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 142,454 miles on the clock, averaging 9,295 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 SY03 FUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,295

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 reading142,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,295
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY03 FUA 30k58k86k114k142k '06'18'14

Check SY03 FUA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,454 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage135,041 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,119 miles
PASS
Mileage126,895 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,709 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage119,016 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,735 miles
PASS
Mileage110,262 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,774 miles
PASS
Mileage101,447 miles
Since last MOT+10,430 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,017 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage80,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,314 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage69,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,615 miles
PASS
Mileage60,271 miles
Since last MOT+11,951 miles
PASS
Mileage48,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage41,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,155 miles
PASS
Mileage30,364 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

RegistrationSY03 FUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 FUA

What car is SY03 FUA?

SY03 FUA is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 FUA?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 FUA was 142,454 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 FUA passed its MOT?

SY03 FUA has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2018.

Is SY03 FUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 FUA 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 SY03 FUA?

SY03 FUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.