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BT03 LKJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 172,841 miles on the clock, averaging 14,567 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BT03 LKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
14,567

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,745
Average per year14,567
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT03 LKJ 19k58k96k134k173k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage170,096 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,080 miles
Since last MOT+22,330 miles
PASS
Mileage147,750 miles
Since last MOT+31,426 miles
PASS
Mileage116,324 miles
Since last MOT+39,042 miles
PASS
Mileage77,282 miles
Since last MOT+24,152 miles
PASS
Mileage53,130 miles
Since last MOT+20,586 miles
PASS
Mileage32,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
PASS
Mileage26,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,899 miles
PASS
Mileage24,609 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage19,292 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

RegistrationBT03 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BT03 LKJ

What car is BT03 LKJ?

BT03 LKJ is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BT03 LKJ?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 LKJ was 172,841 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 LKJ passed its MOT?

BT03 LKJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Dec 2016.

Is BT03 LKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT03 LKJ 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 BT03 LKJ?

BT03 LKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.