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LX03 VRL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 158,507 miles on the clock, averaging 8,979 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 LX03 VRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,507
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,979

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,507 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,148
Average per year8,979
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX03 VRL 30k62k94k126k159k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,507 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage153,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage146,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,547 miles
PASS
Mileage138,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage133,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage124,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,987 miles
PASS
Mileage116,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage107,359 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage98,929 miles
Since last MOT+9,494 miles
PASS
Mileage89,435 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,425 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage78,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage69,093 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,082 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
PASS
Mileage59,218 miles
Since last MOT+13,182 miles
PASS
Mileage46,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage41,539 miles
Since last MOT+11,329 miles
PASS
Mileage30,210 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 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LX03 VRL

What car is LX03 VRL?

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

What is the mileage of LX03 VRL?

The last recorded mileage for LX03 VRL was 158,507 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX03 VRL passed its MOT?

LX03 VRL has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2020.

Is LX03 VRL ULEZ compliant?

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

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