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EX03 PHF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 117,840 miles on the clock, averaging 9,877 miles per year, above 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 PHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,877

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 reading117,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,407
Average per year9,877
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX03 PHF 16k41k67k92k118k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,840 miles
Since last MOT+14,407 miles
PASS
Mileage103,433 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage94,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,209 miles
PASS
Mileage85,584 miles
Since last MOT+12,182 miles
PASS
Mileage73,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,004 miles
PASS
Mileage62,398 miles
Since last MOT+10,332 miles
PASS
Mileage52,066 miles
Since last MOT+12,708 miles
PASS
Mileage39,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage37,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage31,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage23,417 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage15,624 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 PHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 PHF

What car is EX03 PHF?

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

What is the mileage of EX03 PHF?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 PHF was 117,840 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 PHF passed its MOT?

EX03 PHF has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2016.

Is EX03 PHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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