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ET03 TXL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 42,504 miles on the clock, averaging 4,472 miles per year, well 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 TXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
4,472

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

Low mileage
Latest reading42,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,059
Average per year4,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 TXL 16k23k29k36k43k '06'12'10

Check ET03 TXL

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage34,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,241 miles
PASS
Mileage30,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage26,633 miles
Since last MOT+7,440 miles
PASS
Mileage19,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage16,098 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 TXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 TXL

What car is ET03 TXL?

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

What is the mileage of ET03 TXL?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 TXL was 42,504 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 TXL passed its MOT?

ET03 TXL has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2012.

Is ET03 TXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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