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EX03 RHU

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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EX03 RHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,934

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading93,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,994
Average per year7,934
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 RHU 21k39k58k76k94k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage93,817 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Mileage82,823 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage78,878 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage73,858 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage61,294 miles
Since last MOT+15,409 miles
PASS
Mileage45,885 miles
Since last MOT+14,707 miles
PASS
Mileage31,178 miles
Since last MOT+9,788 miles
PASS
Mileage21,390 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 RHU
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 RHU

What car is EX03 RHU?

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

Has EX03 RHU passed its MOT?

EX03 RHU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2016.

Is EX03 RHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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