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DG03 OTA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 97,186 miles on the clock, averaging 10,173 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 DG03 OTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,173

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading97,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,173
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG03 OTA 45k58k71k84k97k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,186 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,183 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage91,550 miles
Since last MOT+12,028 miles
PASS
Mileage79,522 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,438 miles
Since last MOT+11,316 miles
PASS
Mileage68,122 miles
Since last MOT+10,973 miles
PASS
Mileage57,149 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,148 miles
Since last MOT+12,120 miles
PASS
Mileage45,028 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,851 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

RegistrationDG03 OTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DG03 OTA

What car is DG03 OTA?

DG03 OTA is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DG03 OTA?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 OTA was 97,186 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 OTA passed its MOT?

DG03 OTA has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2011.

Is DG03 OTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG03 OTA 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 DG03 OTA?

DG03 OTA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.