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KE03 ELW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 123,516 miles on the clock, averaging 7,509 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for KE03 ELW

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,516
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,509

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,516 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,509
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KE03 ELW 28k52k76k100k124k '06'19'13

Check KE03 ELW

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,516 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage115,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,004 miles
PASS
Mileage112,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage107,722 miles
Since last MOT+12,304 miles
PASS
Mileage95,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,418 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage86,976 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage78,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,082 miles
PASS
Mileage70,155 miles
Since last MOT+11,389 miles
PASS
Mileage58,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage50,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage43,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,888 miles
PASS
Mileage35,473 miles
Since last MOT+322 miles
PASS
Mileage35,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,875 miles
PASS
Mileage28,276 miles
Since last MOT+608 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,668 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

RegistrationKE03 ELW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KE03 ELW

What car is KE03 ELW?

KE03 ELW is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KE03 ELW?

The last recorded mileage for KE03 ELW was 123,516 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE03 ELW passed its MOT?

KE03 ELW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2019.

Is KE03 ELW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE03 ELW 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 KE03 ELW?

KE03 ELW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.