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FA03 XCB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 139,874 miles on the clock, averaging 10,442 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 FA03 XCB

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,874
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,442

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 reading139,874 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,547
Average per year10,442
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA03 XCB 32k59k86k113k140k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,874 miles
Since last MOT+26,547 miles
PASS
Mileage113,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,327 miles
Since last MOT+13,278 miles
PASS
Mileage100,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage94,557 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,041 miles
PASS
Mileage84,509 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
PASS
Mileage84,210 miles
Since last MOT+12,183 miles
PASS
Mileage72,027 miles
Since last MOT+16,632 miles
PASS
Mileage55,395 miles
Since last MOT+10,848 miles
PASS
Mileage44,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage38,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage32,177 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

RegistrationFA03 XCB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FA03 XCB

What car is FA03 XCB?

FA03 XCB is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FA03 XCB?

The last recorded mileage for FA03 XCB was 139,874 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA03 XCB passed its MOT?

FA03 XCB has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2016.

Is FA03 XCB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA03 XCB 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 FA03 XCB?

FA03 XCB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.