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ET03 LBZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
ColourBlue
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 1989cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 180,437 miles on the clock, averaging 6,559 miles per year, 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 ET03 LBZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
180,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,559

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading180,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,109
Average per year6,559
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 LBZ 50k83k115k148k180k '06'26'13

Check ET03 LBZ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,437 miles
Since last MOT+1,109 miles
PASS
Mileage179,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,210 miles
PASS
Mileage178,118 miles
Since last MOT+2,411 miles
PASS
Mileage175,707 miles
Since last MOT+1,916 miles
PASS
Mileage173,791 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
PASS
Mileage173,648 miles
Since last MOT+91,745 miles
PASS
Mileage81,903 miles
Since last MOT+1,624 miles
PASS
Mileage80,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage71,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage69,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage66,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage62,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage54,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage49,990 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 LBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 LBZ

What car is ET03 LBZ?

ET03 LBZ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 LBZ?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 LBZ was 180,437 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 LBZ passed its MOT?

ET03 LBZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.

Is ET03 LBZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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