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GL03 EXV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 159,640 miles on the clock, averaging 9,237 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 GL03 EXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,237

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,640 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL03 EXV 28k61k94k127k160k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,640 miles
Since last MOT+19,485 miles
PASS
Mileage140,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,155 miles
Since last MOT+13,347 miles
PASS
Mileage126,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,808 miles
Since last MOT+14,581 miles
PASS
Mileage112,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage108,178 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage104,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage99,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,629 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage95,222 miles
Since last MOT+35,716 miles
PASS
Mileage59,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage55,583 miles
Since last MOT+6,238 miles
PASS
Mileage49,345 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,287 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage37,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage28,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,050 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 EXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GL03 EXV

What car is GL03 EXV?

GL03 EXV is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL03 EXV?

The last recorded mileage for GL03 EXV was 159,640 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL03 EXV passed its MOT?

GL03 EXV has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2020.

Is GL03 EXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL03 EXV 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 GL03 EXV?

GL03 EXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.