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YV03 VRL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Beverley, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 141,547 miles on the clock, averaging 9,060 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 YV03 VRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,060

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 reading141,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,682
Average per year9,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YV03 VRL 28k56k85k113k142k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,682 miles
PASS
Mileage135,865 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage128,514 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage121,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage113,771 miles
Since last MOT+12,282 miles
PASS
Mileage101,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,653 miles
PASS
Mileage92,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,836 miles
Since last MOT+10,076 miles
PASS
Mileage82,760 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage74,787 miles
Since last MOT+10,932 miles
PASS
Mileage63,855 miles
Since last MOT+12,755 miles
PASS
Mileage51,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,402 miles
PASS
Mileage40,698 miles
Since last MOT+13,063 miles
PASS
Mileage27,635 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYV — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YV03 VRL

What car is YV03 VRL?

YV03 VRL is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Beverley in 2003.

What is the mileage of YV03 VRL?

The last recorded mileage for YV03 VRL was 141,547 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YV03 VRL passed its MOT?

YV03 VRL has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2019.

Is YV03 VRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YV03 VRL 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 YV03 VRL?

YV03 VRL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.