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RA03 NKU

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 124,807 miles on the clock, averaging 9,058 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for RA03 NKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,807
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,058

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading124,807 miles
Reading date
Miles last year113,053
Average per year9,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 NKU 69k83k97k111k125k '06'12'09

Check RA03 NKU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,807 miles
Since last MOT+113,053 miles
PASS
Mileage11,754 miles
PASS
Mileage109,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,284 miles
PASS
Mileage100,602 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,543 miles
Since last MOT+13,637 miles
PASS
Mileage86,906 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage77,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,096 miles
PASS
Mileage68,983 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 NKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 NKU

What car is RA03 NKU?

RA03 NKU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 NKU?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 NKU was 124,807 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 NKU passed its MOT?

RA03 NKU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2012.

Is RA03 NKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 NKU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA03 NKU?

RA03 NKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.