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PX03 MEV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Carlisle, 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 91,741 miles on the clock, averaging 5,294 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 PX03 MEV

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,294

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 reading91,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,777
Average per year5,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX03 MEV 26k43k59k75k92k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage91,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage84,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,964 miles
Since last MOT+7,123 miles
PASS
Mileage77,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,841 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage71,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage55,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,803 miles
Since last MOT+12,408 miles
PASS
Mileage43,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage38,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,494 miles
Since last MOT+10,653 miles
PASS
Mileage24,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,841 miles
Since last MOT+17,057 miles
PASS
Mileage7,784 miles
PASS
Mileage32,796 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage26,301 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

RegistrationPX03 MEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PX03 MEV

What car is PX03 MEV?

PX03 MEV is a grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PX03 MEV?

The last recorded mileage for PX03 MEV was 91,741 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX03 MEV passed its MOT?

PX03 MEV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 17 Aug 2018.

Is PX03 MEV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX03 MEV 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 PX03 MEV?

PX03 MEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.