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EP03 LMV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 85,572 miles on the clock, averaging 5,222 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 LMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,222

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

Below average
Latest reading85,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year300
Average per year5,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP03 LMV 30k44k58k72k86k '06'17'12

Check EP03 LMV

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,572 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,272 miles
Since last MOT+10,609 miles
PASS
Mileage74,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage66,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage63,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage59,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage53,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage48,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage44,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,838 miles
PASS
Mileage35,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage30,167 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EP03 LMV

What car is EP03 LMV?

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

What is the mileage of EP03 LMV?

The last recorded mileage for EP03 LMV was 85,572 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP03 LMV passed its MOT?

EP03 LMV has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Mar 2017.

Is EP03 LMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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