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EX03 TFA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 134,118 miles on the clock, averaging 9,194 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 TFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,194

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 reading134,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year9,194
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 TFA 28k55k81k108k134k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,118 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,098 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage127,490 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,437 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage118,322 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,264 miles
PASS
Mileage105,961 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage96,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
PASS
Mileage87,151 miles
Since last MOT+12,218 miles
PASS
Mileage74,933 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,890 miles
Since last MOT+689 miles
PASS
Mileage74,201 miles
PASS
Mileage96,374 miles
Since last MOT+34,080 miles
PASS
Mileage62,294 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,291 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage51,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage40,161 miles
Since last MOT+12,172 miles
PASS
Mileage27,989 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 TFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 TFA

What car is EX03 TFA?

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

What is the mileage of EX03 TFA?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 TFA was 134,118 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 TFA passed its MOT?

EX03 TFA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2017.

Is EX03 TFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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