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BP03 VLS

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 134,196 miles on the clock, averaging 8,444 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BP03 VLS

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,444

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,713
Average per year8,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP03 VLS 49k71k92k113k134k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,196 miles
Since last MOT+8,713 miles
PASS
Mileage125,483 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,479 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage118,306 miles
Since last MOT+15,348 miles
PASS
Mileage102,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,471 miles
PASS
Mileage93,487 miles
Since last MOT+7,788 miles
PASS
Mileage85,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage81,265 miles
Since last MOT+12,168 miles
PASS
Mileage69,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage60,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage57,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage49,350 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

RegistrationBP03 VLS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BP03 VLS

What car is BP03 VLS?

BP03 VLS is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BP03 VLS?

The last recorded mileage for BP03 VLS was 134,196 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP03 VLS passed its MOT?

BP03 VLS has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2016.

Is BP03 VLS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP03 VLS 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 BP03 VLS?

BP03 VLS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.