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CV03 RZC

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 145,601 miles on the clock, averaging 8,449 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for CV03 RZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,449

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,601 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV03 RZC 51k75k98k122k146k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
PASS
Mileage135,844 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,832 miles
Since last MOT+9,478 miles
PASS
Mileage126,354 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,353 miles
Since last MOT+18,768 miles
PASS
Mileage107,585 miles
Since last MOT+9,446 miles
PASS
Mileage98,139 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage96,600 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage93,422 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage89,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage77,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,198 miles
PASS
Mileage71,554 miles
Since last MOT+8,433 miles
PASS
Mileage63,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,121 miles
Since last MOT+11,903 miles
PASS
Mileage51,218 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 RZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CV03 RZC

What car is CV03 RZC?

CV03 RZC is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CV03 RZC?

The last recorded mileage for CV03 RZC was 145,601 miles, recorded on 17 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV03 RZC passed its MOT?

CV03 RZC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2017.

Is CV03 RZC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV03 RZC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CV03 RZC?

CV03 RZC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.