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BG03 BJE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 118,993 miles on the clock, averaging 7,353 miles per year, 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 BG03 BJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,993
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
7,353

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,993 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,850
Average per year7,353
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 BJE 28k51k74k96k119k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,993 miles
Since last MOT+16,850 miles
PASS
Mileage102,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage98,985 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,182 miles
PASS
Mileage93,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage89,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,713 miles
PASS
Mileage83,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage79,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage75,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
PASS
Mileage65,923 miles
Since last MOT+11,726 miles
PASS
Mileage54,197 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,176 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage45,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage37,368 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,706 miles
PASS
Mileage28,445 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

RegistrationBG03 BJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 BJE

What car is BG03 BJE?

BG03 BJE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG03 BJE?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 BJE was 118,993 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 BJE passed its MOT?

BG03 BJE has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2018.

Is BG03 BJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG03 BJE 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 BG03 BJE?

BG03 BJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.