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YM03 MUC

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

White Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourWhite
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 176,113 miles on the clock, averaging 9,409 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 YM03 MUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,113
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,409

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,113 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,989
Average per year9,409
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM03 MUC 79k103k128k152k176k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage176,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage172,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,796 miles
PASS
Mileage165,328 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage155,405 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,342 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage143,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,436 miles
PASS
Mileage132,001 miles
Since last MOT+16,667 miles
PASS
Mileage115,334 miles
Since last MOT+13,166 miles
PASS
Mileage102,168 miles
Since last MOT+16,781 miles
PASS
Mileage85,387 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage79,049 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

RegistrationYM03 MUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YM03 MUC

What car is YM03 MUC?

YM03 MUC is a white Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM03 MUC?

The last recorded mileage for YM03 MUC was 176,113 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM03 MUC passed its MOT?

YM03 MUC has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 13 Oct 2016.

Is YM03 MUC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM03 MUC 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 YM03 MUC?

YM03 MUC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.