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AV03 JCU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 1988cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 66,506 miles on the clock, averaging 3,190 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AV03 JCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,190

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,060
Average per year3,190
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV03 JCU 26k36k46k56k67k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage61,446 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage56,593 miles
Since last MOT+5,150 miles
PASS
Mileage51,443 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
PASS
Mileage46,788 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage41,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage39,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,569 miles
PASS
Mileage30,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,784 miles
PASS
Mileage20,982 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage12,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,960 miles
PASS
Mileage4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage54,236 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage45,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,026 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage35,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage25,983 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 JCU

What car is AV03 JCU?

AV03 JCU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 JCU?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 JCU was 66,506 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 JCU passed its MOT?

AV03 JCU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2019.

Is AV03 JCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV03 JCU 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 AV03 JCU?

AV03 JCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.