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ET03 LWC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 70,898 miles on the clock, averaging 6,792 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 LWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,792

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading70,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,386
Average per year6,792
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 LWC 14k29k43k57k71k '06'14'10

Check ET03 LWC

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,898 miles
Since last MOT+13,386 miles
PASS
Mileage57,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,166 miles
Since last MOT+12,186 miles
PASS
Mileage34,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage28,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage21,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage14,436 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 LWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 LWC

What car is ET03 LWC?

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

What is the mileage of ET03 LWC?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 LWC was 70,898 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 LWC passed its MOT?

ET03 LWC has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.

Is ET03 LWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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