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YB03 YMP

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 145,940 miles on the clock, averaging 6,171 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 YB03 YMP

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,171

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

Below average
Latest reading145,940 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,652
Average per year6,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB03 YMP 53k76k100k123k146k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,652 miles
PASS
Mileage143,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage137,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,050 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage131,119 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage125,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage120,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,730 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage110,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage104,507 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage97,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage92,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage80,909 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,908 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage71,960 miles
Since last MOT+10,023 miles
PASS
Mileage61,937 miles
Since last MOT+8,787 miles
PASS
Mileage53,150 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

RegistrationYB03 YMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YB03 YMP

What car is YB03 YMP?

YB03 YMP is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB03 YMP?

The last recorded mileage for YB03 YMP was 145,940 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB03 YMP passed its MOT?

YB03 YMP has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2021.

Is YB03 YMP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB03 YMP 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 YB03 YMP?

YB03 YMP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.