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EX03 HTE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 72,170 miles on the clock, averaging 3,701 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 EX03 HTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,170
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,701

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 reading72,170 miles
Reading date
Miles last year605
Average per year3,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 HTE 20k33k46k59k72k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,170 miles
Since last MOT+605 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage68,652 miles
Since last MOT+1,247 miles
PASS
Mileage67,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage64,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage62,780 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,481 miles
PASS
Mileage60,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,194 miles
PASS
Mileage58,061 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage52,158 miles
Since last MOT+17,398 miles
PASS
Mileage34,760 miles
Since last MOT+12,308 miles
PASS
Mileage22,452 miles
Since last MOT+14,738 miles
PASS
Mileage7,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage45,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage38,478 miles
Since last MOT+18,357 miles
PASS
Mileage20,121 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 HTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 HTE

What car is EX03 HTE?

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

What is the mileage of EX03 HTE?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 HTE was 72,170 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 HTE passed its MOT?

EX03 HTE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2020.

Is EX03 HTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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