Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 131,589 miles on the clock, averaging 4,992 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for ET03 VEF
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 131,589 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,992 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ET03 VEF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About ET03 VEF
What car is ET03 VEF?
ET03 VEF is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of ET03 VEF?
The last recorded mileage for ET03 VEF was 131,589 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET03 VEF passed its MOT?
ET03 VEF has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2020.
Is ET03 VEF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 VEF 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 VEF?
ET03 VEF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.