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EF03 RRX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 145,248 miles on the clock, averaging 7,303 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 RRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,303

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,403
Average per year7,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 RRX 30k59k88k116k145k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage145,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage142,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage138,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage134,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,114 miles
PASS
Mileage130,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage125,605 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,213 miles
PASS
Mileage120,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage110,533 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,468 miles
Since last MOT+13,859 miles
PASS
Mileage96,609 miles
Since last MOT+16,124 miles
PASS
Mileage80,485 miles
Since last MOT+12,463 miles
PASS
Mileage68,022 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,766 miles
PASS
Mileage59,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage55,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage49,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage43,993 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage37,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,918 miles
PASS
Mileage30,246 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 RRX
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 RRX

What car is EF03 RRX?

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

What is the mileage of EF03 RRX?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 RRX was 145,248 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 RRX passed its MOT?

EF03 RRX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 26 Mar 2022.

Is EF03 RRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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