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EX03 FXJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 34,496 miles on the clock, averaging 103 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 EX03 FXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
34,496
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
103

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading34,496 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year103
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 FXJ 33k33k34k34k34k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,496 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,479 miles
Since last MOT+406 miles
PASS
Mileage34,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage31,443 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage29,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage26,637 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
PASS
Mileage24,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,302 miles
PASS
Mileage22,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage18,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage15,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,668 miles
PASS
Mileage12,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,887 miles
PASS
Mileage2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage76,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage70,721 miles
Since last MOT+11,719 miles
PASS
Mileage59,002 miles
Since last MOT+12,622 miles
PASS
Mileage46,380 miles
Since last MOT+13,625 miles
PASS
Mileage32,755 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 FXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 FXJ

What car is EX03 FXJ?

EX03 FXJ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX03 FXJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 FXJ was 34,496 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 FXJ passed its MOT?

EX03 FXJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2023.

Is EX03 FXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX03 FXJ 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 EX03 FXJ?

EX03 FXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.