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RA03 XXU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 164,039 miles on the clock, averaging 8,498 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RA03 XXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,039
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,498

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,039 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 XXU 14k51k89k126k164k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,039 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage157,373 miles
Since last MOT+16,700 miles
PASS
Mileage140,673 miles
Since last MOT+15,555 miles
PASS
Mileage125,118 miles
Since last MOT+10,449 miles
PASS
Mileage114,669 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,488 miles
Since last MOT+14,691 miles
PASS
Mileage99,797 miles
Since last MOT+15,216 miles
PASS
Mileage84,581 miles
Since last MOT+14,594 miles
PASS
Mileage69,987 miles
Since last MOT+13,228 miles
PASS
Mileage56,759 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,757 miles
Since last MOT+13,149 miles
PASS
Mileage43,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,608 miles
Since last MOT+12,282 miles
PASS
Mileage31,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage29,888 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage28,521 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage26,160 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage24,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage21,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,354 miles
PASS
Mileage19,340 miles
Since last MOT+3,218 miles
PASS
Mileage16,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage13,547 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 XXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 XXU

What car is RA03 XXU?

RA03 XXU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 XXU?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 XXU was 164,039 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 XXU passed its MOT?

RA03 XXU has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2024.

Is RA03 XXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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