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YL03 NGE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1796cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 185,698 miles on the clock, averaging 10,248 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for YL03 NGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
10,248

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year10,248
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL03 NGE 20k61k103k144k186k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,698 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,653 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
PASS
Mileage179,605 miles
Since last MOT+222 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage173,021 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage166,809 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage157,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,814 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage148,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,339 miles
Since last MOT+11,733 miles
PASS
Mileage136,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,606 miles
Since last MOT+15,546 miles
PASS
Mileage121,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,060 miles
Since last MOT+18,680 miles
PASS
Mileage102,380 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,272 miles
Since last MOT+17,513 miles
PASS
Mileage84,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,759 miles
Since last MOT+12,519 miles
PASS
Mileage72,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,178 miles
PASS
Mileage62,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage53,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage44,522 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage37,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage28,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,762 miles
PASS
Mileage19,882 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 NGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YL03 NGE

What car is YL03 NGE?

YL03 NGE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YL03 NGE?

The last recorded mileage for YL03 NGE was 185,698 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL03 NGE passed its MOT?

YL03 NGE has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2022.

Is YL03 NGE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL03 NGE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YL03 NGE?

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