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EX03 XLF

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 125,769 miles on the clock, averaging 9,197 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EX03 XLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,197

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,148
Average per year9,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX03 XLF 19k46k73k99k126k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage121,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,621 miles
Since last MOT+9,130 miles
PASS
Mileage112,491 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,481 miles
Since last MOT+265 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,216 miles
Since last MOT+155 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,061 miles
Since last MOT+13,980 miles
PASS
Mileage98,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,546 miles
PASS
Mileage88,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage83,325 miles
Since last MOT+22,728 miles
PASS
Mileage60,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,597 miles
Since last MOT+15,502 miles
PASS
Mileage45,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,194 miles
PASS
Mileage39,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage33,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,647 miles
PASS
Mileage25,648 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage19,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,476 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XLF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 XLF

What car is EX03 XLF?

EX03 XLF is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX03 XLF?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 XLF was 125,769 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 XLF passed its MOT?

EX03 XLF has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 30 Aug 2017.

Is EX03 XLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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