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YP03 NDG

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 101,687 miles on the clock, averaging 7,967 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 YP03 NDG

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,967

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,687 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,194
Average per year7,967
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP03 NDG 20k40k61k81k102k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage97,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,493 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage89,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,709 miles
PASS
Mileage80,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage72,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage63,815 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage54,751 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage44,968 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,963 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage36,511 miles
Since last MOT+11,907 miles
PASS
Mileage24,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage20,104 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

RegistrationYP03 NDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YP03 NDG

What car is YP03 NDG?

YP03 NDG is a red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP03 NDG?

The last recorded mileage for YP03 NDG was 101,687 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP03 NDG passed its MOT?

YP03 NDG has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2016.

Is YP03 NDG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP03 NDG 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 YP03 NDG?

YP03 NDG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.