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ET03 OVA

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 101,330 miles on the clock, averaging 7,293 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 OVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,330
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,293

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,330 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,165
Average per year7,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 OVA 22k42k62k82k101k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,330 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage93,165 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,161 miles
Since last MOT+11,211 miles
PASS
Mileage81,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,172 miles
PASS
Mileage73,778 miles
Since last MOT+15,125 miles
PASS
Mileage58,653 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,652 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage48,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage44,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage41,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,584 miles
PASS
Mileage37,673 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage32,698 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage22,463 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 OVA
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 OVA

What car is ET03 OVA?

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

What is the mileage of ET03 OVA?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 OVA was 101,330 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 OVA passed its MOT?

ET03 OVA has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2017.

Is ET03 OVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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