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PA03 FXR

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 89,082 miles on the clock, averaging 6,064 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 PA03 FXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,064

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,082 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year6,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA03 FXR 14k33k51k70k89k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,082 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage86,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage77,392 miles
Since last MOT+12,643 miles
PASS
Mileage64,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,701 miles
PASS
Mileage54,048 miles
Since last MOT+9,984 miles
PASS
Mileage44,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,088 miles
PASS
Mileage34,976 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage26,452 miles
Since last MOT+1,624 miles
PASS
Mileage24,828 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage22,780 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage21,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,672 miles
PASS
Mileage19,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage17,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage13,785 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

RegistrationPA03 FXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PA03 FXR

What car is PA03 FXR?

PA03 FXR is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PA03 FXR?

The last recorded mileage for PA03 FXR was 89,082 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PA03 FXR passed its MOT?

PA03 FXR has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2019.

Is PA03 FXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA03 FXR 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 PA03 FXR?

PA03 FXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.