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RA03 PGV

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 180,118 miles on the clock, averaging 11,891 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 PGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,891

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 reading180,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year125
Average per year11,891
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 PGV 56k87k118k149k180k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,118 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage171,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,339 miles
PASS
Mileage159,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,861 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage149,549 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,452 miles
Since last MOT+10,912 miles
PASS
Mileage138,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,540 miles
PASS
Mileage144,567 miles
Since last MOT+13,367 miles
PASS
Mileage131,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,200 miles
Since last MOT+19,867 miles
PASS
Mileage111,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,333 miles
Since last MOT+18,779 miles
PASS
Mileage92,554 miles
Since last MOT+18,244 miles
PASS
Mileage74,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,310 miles
Since last MOT+18,431 miles
PASS
Mileage55,879 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 PGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 PGV

What car is RA03 PGV?

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

What is the mileage of RA03 PGV?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 PGV was 180,118 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 PGV passed its MOT?

RA03 PGV has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.

Is RA03 PGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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