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EP03 BWN

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 149,672 miles on the clock, averaging 6,800 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EP03 BWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,800

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 reading149,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP03 BWN 54k78k102k126k150k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,672 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,667 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage138,625 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
PASS
Mileage138,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,051 miles
PASS
Mileage137,282 miles
Since last MOT+851 miles
PASS
Mileage136,431 miles
Since last MOT+220 miles
PASS
Mileage136,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage134,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,124 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage133,381 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,380 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage133,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,371 miles
Since last MOT+8,163 miles
PASS
Mileage125,208 miles
Since last MOT+12,873 miles
PASS
Mileage112,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,335 miles
Since last MOT+12,695 miles
PASS
Mileage99,640 miles
Since last MOT+10,486 miles
PASS
Mileage89,154 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,105 miles
Since last MOT+16,445 miles
PASS
Mileage72,660 miles
Since last MOT+18,944 miles
PASS
Mileage53,716 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 BWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EP03 BWN

What car is EP03 BWN?

EP03 BWN is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EP03 BWN?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 BWN was 149,672 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 BWN passed its MOT?

EP03 BWN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2020.

Is EP03 BWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP03 BWN 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 EP03 BWN?

EP03 BWN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.