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EX03 HFT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 93,388 miles on the clock, averaging 6,057 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 EX03 HFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,057

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 reading93,388 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,366
Average per year6,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 HFT 27k43k60k77k93k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage90,022 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage83,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,455 miles
PASS
Mileage77,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage72,167 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,483 miles
PASS
Mileage64,669 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage57,698 miles
Since last MOT+9,444 miles
PASS
Mileage48,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage39,322 miles
Since last MOT+12,013 miles
PASS
Mileage27,309 miles
Since last MOT+27,293 miles
PASS
Mileage16 miles
PASS
Mileage26,788 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

RegistrationEX03 HFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 HFT

What car is EX03 HFT?

EX03 HFT is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX03 HFT?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 HFT was 93,388 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 HFT passed its MOT?

EX03 HFT has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2017.

Is EX03 HFT ULEZ compliant?

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

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