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ET03 LJF

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 104,181 miles on the clock, averaging 5,622 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 LJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,622

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,143
Average per year5,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 LJF 29k48k66k85k104k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage104,181 miles
Since last MOT+12,143 miles
PASS
Mileage92,038 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,035 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage82,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,445 miles
Since last MOT+10,892 miles
PASS
Mileage71,553 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,193 miles
PASS
Mileage69,349 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage66,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,708 miles
PASS
Mileage62,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage59,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage56,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage51,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage46,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage40,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage35,605 miles
Since last MOT+3,591 miles
PASS
Mileage32,014 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage28,805 miles
FAIL

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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 LJF
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 LJF

What car is ET03 LJF?

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

What is the mileage of ET03 LJF?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 LJF was 104,181 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 LJF passed its MOT?

ET03 LJF has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 6 Dec 2019.

Is ET03 LJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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