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FL03 VCE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 74,225 miles on the clock, averaging 2,781 miles per year, well below 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 FL03 VCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,781

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,906
Average per year2,781
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL03 VCE 35k45k55k64k74k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,225 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage72,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
PASS
Mileage70,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage68,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage66,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
PASS
Mileage63,839 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage62,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,411 miles
PASS
Mileage59,667 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
PASS
Mileage59,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,529 miles
Since last MOT+1,433 miles
PASS
Mileage58,096 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage55,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage50,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage45,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage38,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,337 miles
Since last MOT+3,041 miles
PASS
Mileage35,296 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 VCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FL03 VCE

What car is FL03 VCE?

FL03 VCE is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL03 VCE?

The last recorded mileage for FL03 VCE was 74,225 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL03 VCE passed its MOT?

FL03 VCE has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2020.

Is FL03 VCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL03 VCE 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 FL03 VCE?

FL03 VCE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.