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ET03 BNL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 106,133 miles on the clock, averaging 7,848 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 ET03 BNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,848

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,173
Average per year7,848
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 BNL 39k56k73k89k106k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage98,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage92,082 miles
Since last MOT+5,079 miles
PASS
Mileage87,003 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,002 miles
Since last MOT+15,243 miles
PASS
Mileage71,759 miles
Since last MOT+12,583 miles
PASS
Mileage59,176 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage53,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage47,436 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage39,310 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

RegistrationET03 BNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 BNL

What car is ET03 BNL?

ET03 BNL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 BNL?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 BNL was 106,133 miles, recorded on 13 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 BNL passed its MOT?

ET03 BNL has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2015.

Is ET03 BNL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 BNL 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 ET03 BNL?

ET03 BNL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.