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EF03 STZ

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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 79,817 miles on the clock, averaging 3,976 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 STZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,976

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,817 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,976
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 STZ 20k35k50k65k80k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,817 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage71,550 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage67,705 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,690 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage60,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,098 miles
PASS
Mileage57,070 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage52,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,170 miles
PASS
Mileage49,698 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage46,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage42,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,019 miles
PASS
Mileage38,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage35,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage31,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage29,329 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage25,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage22,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage19,667 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 STZ
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 STZ

What car is EF03 STZ?

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

What is the mileage of EF03 STZ?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 STZ was 79,817 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 STZ passed its MOT?

EF03 STZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2022.

Is EF03 STZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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