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YL03 LNU

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 137,650 miles on the clock, averaging 8,773 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 YL03 LNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,773

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,268
Average per year8,773
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YL03 LNU 42k66k90k114k138k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage137,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage129,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,382 miles
Since last MOT+10,200 miles
PASS
Mileage119,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,907 miles
PASS
Mileage102,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage94,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,955 miles
PASS
Mileage86,086 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,406 miles
PASS
Mileage77,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,251 miles
PASS
Mileage67,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage50,840 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
PASS
Mileage42,344 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

RegistrationYL03 LNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YL03 LNU

What car is YL03 LNU?

YL03 LNU is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YL03 LNU?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 LNU was 137,650 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 LNU passed its MOT?

YL03 LNU has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 20 Apr 2017.

Is YL03 LNU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL03 LNU 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 YL03 LNU?

YL03 LNU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.