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LX03 VMP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 120,919 miles on the clock, averaging 6,599 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 LX03 VMP

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,919
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,599

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 reading120,919 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,599
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX03 VMP 11k39k66k94k121k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,919 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,915 miles
Since last MOT+11,375 miles
PASS
Mileage109,540 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,538 miles
Since last MOT+13,199 miles
PASS
Mileage96,339 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,338 miles
Since last MOT+11,765 miles
PASS
Mileage84,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,573 miles
Since last MOT+14,513 miles
PASS
Mileage70,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,060 miles
Since last MOT+20,305 miles
PASS
Mileage49,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,755 miles
Since last MOT+15,375 miles
PASS
Mileage34,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,380 miles
Since last MOT+15,186 miles
PASS
Mileage19,194 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage18,220 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage13,993 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage8,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage3,536 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage41,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage30,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage25,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage20,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
PASS
Mileage11,267 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

RegistrationLX03 VMP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LX03 VMP

What car is LX03 VMP?

LX03 VMP is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX03 VMP?

The last recorded mileage for LX03 VMP was 120,919 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX03 VMP passed its MOT?

LX03 VMP has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2022.

Is LX03 VMP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX03 VMP 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 LX03 VMP?

LX03 VMP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.