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EO03 VLV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 52,516 miles on the clock, averaging 5,890 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 VLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
5,890

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 reading52,516 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,246
Average per year5,890
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO03 VLV 23k30k38k45k53k '06'11'09

Check EO03 VLV

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage52,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage46,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,921 miles
PASS
Mileage40,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage34,851 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage30,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,940 miles
PASS
Mileage23,135 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 VLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EO03 VLV

What car is EO03 VLV?

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

What is the mileage of EO03 VLV?

The last recorded mileage for EO03 VLV was 52,516 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO03 VLV passed its MOT?

EO03 VLV has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 15 Apr 2011.

Is EO03 VLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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