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EX03 TZC

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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 138,206 miles on the clock, averaging 8,276 miles per year, around 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 TZC

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,276

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,206 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,276
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX03 TZC 32k58k85k112k138k '06'19'13

Check EX03 TZC

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,475 miles
PASS
Mileage131,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage123,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
PASS
Mileage117,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,599 miles
PASS
Mileage111,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage104,392 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,353 miles
Since last MOT+9,506 miles
PASS
Mileage94,847 miles
Since last MOT+12,891 miles
PASS
Mileage81,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,652 miles
PASS
Mileage76,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage67,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage59,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage51,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,177 miles
Since last MOT+8,353 miles
PASS
Mileage42,824 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,827 miles
Since last MOT+11,052 miles
PASS
Mileage31,775 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 TZC
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 TZC

What car is EX03 TZC?

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

What is the mileage of EX03 TZC?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 TZC was 138,206 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 TZC passed its MOT?

EX03 TZC has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2019.

Is EX03 TZC ULEZ compliant?

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

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