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EF03 MZZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 168,535 miles on the clock, averaging 6,065 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 EF03 MZZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,065

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,601
Average per year6,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 MZZ 57k85k113k141k169k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage165,934 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,726 miles
PASS
Mileage156,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,386 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,371 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,321 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,053 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+41,393 miles
FAIL
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PASS
Mileage73,723 miles
Since last MOT+16,850 miles
PASS
Mileage56,873 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

RegistrationEF03 MZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 MZZ

What car is EF03 MZZ?

EF03 MZZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 MZZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 MZZ was 168,535 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 MZZ passed its MOT?

EF03 MZZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2025.

Is EF03 MZZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 MZZ 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 EF03 MZZ?

EF03 MZZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.