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ET03 VMP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 186,937 miles on the clock, averaging 11,417 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET03 VMP

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,937
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,417

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,431
Average per year11,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 VMP 39k76k113k150k187k '06'19'13

Check ET03 VMP

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,937 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage183,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage177,867 miles
Since last MOT+21,488 miles
PASS
Mileage156,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,379 miles
Since last MOT+17,883 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,451 miles
PASS
Mileage128,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage120,155 miles
Since last MOT+9,911 miles
PASS
Mileage110,244 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,243 miles
Since last MOT+12,619 miles
PASS
Mileage97,624 miles
Since last MOT+11,894 miles
PASS
Mileage85,730 miles
Since last MOT+12,298 miles
PASS
Mileage73,432 miles
Since last MOT+12,914 miles
PASS
Mileage60,518 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,361 miles
PASS
Mileage51,154 miles
Since last MOT+12,601 miles
PASS
Mileage38,553 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 VMP

What car is ET03 VMP?

ET03 VMP is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 VMP?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 VMP was 186,937 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 VMP passed its MOT?

ET03 VMP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.

Is ET03 VMP ULEZ compliant?

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

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