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EP03 FCM

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 136,224 miles on the clock, averaging 8,325 miles per year, around 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 FCM

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,325

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,224 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,062
Average per year8,325
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EP03 FCM 37k62k86k111k136k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage130,162 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,158 miles
Since last MOT+12,605 miles
PASS
Mileage117,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,553 miles
Since last MOT+13,094 miles
PASS
Mileage104,459 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage96,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage90,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage83,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage78,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
PASS
Mileage70,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage62,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage57,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,621 miles
PASS
Mileage48,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,007 miles
PASS
Mileage36,680 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 FCM
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 FCM

What car is EP03 FCM?

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

What is the mileage of EP03 FCM?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 FCM was 136,224 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 FCM passed its MOT?

EP03 FCM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2018.

Is EP03 FCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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