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EP03 FCF

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 98,961 miles on the clock, averaging 3,717 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 EP03 FCF

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,961
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,717

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,961 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year3,717
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP03 FCF 30k47k64k82k99k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,961 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,953 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
PASS
Mileage98,657 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,587 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage96,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage94,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage91,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage86,557 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,548 miles
PASS
Mileage93,504 miles
Since last MOT+12,233 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage75,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,013 miles
PASS
Mileage65,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage61,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,528 miles
Since last MOT+4,072 miles
PASS
Mileage57,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage53,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage48,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage43,541 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,527 miles
Since last MOT+9,442 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage29,654 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

RegistrationEP03 FCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EP03 FCF

What car is EP03 FCF?

EP03 FCF is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EP03 FCF?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 FCF was 98,961 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 FCF passed its MOT?

EP03 FCF has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2025.

Is EP03 FCF ULEZ compliant?

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

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