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EO03 BNV

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 146,414 miles on the clock, averaging 6,965 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 EO03 BNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,965

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

Below average
Latest reading146,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,433
Average per year6,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO03 BNV 34k62k90k118k146k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,433 miles
PASS
Mileage143,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,981 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
PASS
Mileage141,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,220 miles
PASS
Mileage139,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage136,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage132,853 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage130,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,475 miles
PASS
Mileage126,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage120,458 miles
Since last MOT+10,120 miles
PASS
Mileage110,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage104,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage96,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,252 miles
Since last MOT+12,208 miles
PASS
Mileage84,044 miles
Since last MOT+12,587 miles
PASS
Mileage71,457 miles
Since last MOT+11,206 miles
PASS
Mileage60,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,251 miles
Since last MOT+12,377 miles
PASS
Mileage47,874 miles
Since last MOT+14,226 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,648 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

RegistrationEO03 BNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 BNV

What car is EO03 BNV?

EO03 BNV is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO03 BNV?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 BNV was 146,414 miles, recorded on 7 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 BNV passed its MOT?

EO03 BNV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2022.

Is EO03 BNV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO03 BNV 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 EO03 BNV?

EO03 BNV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.