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GV03 RXL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 72,471 miles on the clock, averaging 5,075 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for GV03 RXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,075

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,471 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,075
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV03 RXL 25k37k49k60k72k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
PASS
Mileage64,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage59,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
PASS
Mileage51,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,272 miles
PASS
Mileage45,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,067 miles
PASS
Mileage38,640 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage37,394 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,386 miles
Since last MOT+15,972 miles
PASS
Mileage21,414 miles
PASS
Mileage24,554 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

RegistrationGV03 RXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GV03 RXL

What car is GV03 RXL?

GV03 RXL is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV03 RXL?

The last recorded mileage for GV03 RXL was 72,471 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV03 RXL passed its MOT?

GV03 RXL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2015.

Is GV03 RXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV03 RXL 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 GV03 RXL?

GV03 RXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.