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KA03 DXL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 153,896 miles on the clock, averaging 11,881 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 KA03 DXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,881

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,610
Average per year11,881
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KA03 DXL 29k60k92k123k154k '06'17'11

Check KA03 DXL

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage153,896 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage144,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,286 miles
Since last MOT+11,862 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,424 miles
Since last MOT+15,598 miles
PASS
Mileage116,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,826 miles
Since last MOT+12,141 miles
PASS
Mileage104,685 miles
Since last MOT+15,186 miles
PASS
Mileage89,499 miles
Since last MOT+14,631 miles
PASS
Mileage74,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,868 miles
Since last MOT+14,355 miles
PASS
Mileage60,513 miles
Since last MOT+12,121 miles
PASS
Mileage48,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,851 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,541 miles
Since last MOT+8,771 miles
PASS
Mileage35,770 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage29,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,236 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationKA03 DXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKA — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KA03 DXL

What car is KA03 DXL?

KA03 DXL is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KA03 DXL?

The last recorded mileage for KA03 DXL was 153,896 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KA03 DXL passed its MOT?

KA03 DXL has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 3 Feb 2017.

Is KA03 DXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KA03 DXL 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 KA03 DXL?

KA03 DXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.