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KF03 TAU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 43,446 miles on the clock, averaging 1,720 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 KF03 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,446
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
1,720

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

Low mileage
Latest reading43,446 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,984
Average per year1,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KF03 TAU 25k30k34k39k43k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage38,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage30,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,106 miles
PASS
Mileage22,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,201 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage20,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage15,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage8,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage2,979 miles
PASS
Mileage36,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,170 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage29,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage25,333 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

RegistrationKF03 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKF — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About KF03 TAU

What car is KF03 TAU?

KF03 TAU is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KF03 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for KF03 TAU was 43,446 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KF03 TAU passed its MOT?

KF03 TAU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2016.

Is KF03 TAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KF03 TAU 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 KF03 TAU?

KF03 TAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.