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RA03 XBU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourSilver
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 79,733 miles on the clock, averaging 4,608 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA03 XBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,608

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

Low mileage
Latest reading79,733 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 XBU 33k45k57k68k80k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage73,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage69,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,965 miles
PASS
Mileage66,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage63,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage60,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,967 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage53,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage48,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage41,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage33,472 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 XBU

What car is RA03 XBU?

RA03 XBU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 XBU?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 XBU was 79,733 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 XBU passed its MOT?

RA03 XBU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2016.

Is RA03 XBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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