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EF03 OVX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 55,414 miles on the clock, averaging 4,868 miles per year, well 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 OVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,868

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,376
Average per year4,868
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF03 OVX 25k32k40k48k55k '06'12'09

Check EF03 OVX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage45,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage39,978 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,971 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage36,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage33,144 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,142 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
PASS
Mileage29,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage24,847 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 OVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 OVX

What car is EF03 OVX?

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

What is the mileage of EF03 OVX?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 OVX was 55,414 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 OVX passed its MOT?

EF03 OVX has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2012.

Is EF03 OVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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