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RA03 NLM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 98,290 miles on the clock, averaging 5,900 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 RA03 NLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,900

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,290 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,413
Average per year5,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 NLM 35k51k67k82k98k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,290 miles
Since last MOT+4,413 miles
PASS
Mileage93,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,877 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
PASS
Mileage91,777 miles
Since last MOT+16,326 miles
PASS
Mileage75,451 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,450 miles
Since last MOT+25,488 miles
PASS
Mileage65,962 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage61,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage55,865 miles
Since last MOT+11,182 miles
PASS
Mileage44,683 miles
Since last MOT+17,986 miles
PASS
Mileage26,697 miles
Since last MOT+18,402 miles
PASS
Mileage8,295 miles
PASS
Mileage34,974 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

RegistrationRA03 NLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 NLM

What car is RA03 NLM?

RA03 NLM is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 NLM?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 NLM was 98,290 miles, recorded on 2 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 NLM passed its MOT?

RA03 NLM has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2017.

Is RA03 NLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 NLM 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 RA03 NLM?

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