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ET03 CDV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 125,341 miles on the clock, averaging 7,932 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 CDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,932

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 reading125,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,480
Average per year7,932
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 CDV 36k59k81k103k125k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage119,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,764 miles
PASS
Mileage115,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,298 miles
PASS
Mileage109,799 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,797 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage105,349 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage95,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage85,119 miles
Since last MOT+12,388 miles
PASS
Mileage72,731 miles
Since last MOT+12,550 miles
PASS
Mileage60,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,841 miles
PASS
Mileage48,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,069 miles
PASS
Mileage36,271 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 CDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 CDV

What car is ET03 CDV?

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

What is the mileage of ET03 CDV?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 CDV was 125,341 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 CDV passed its MOT?

ET03 CDV has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Oct 2017.

Is ET03 CDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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