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RB03 RLB

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Bronze Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBronze
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 2008 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 143,591 miles on the clock, averaging 10,346 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for RB03 RLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,591
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,346

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 reading143,591 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,432
Average per year10,346
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RB03 RLB 48k72k96k120k144k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,591 miles
Since last MOT+1,432 miles
PASS
Mileage142,159 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,155 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,102 miles
Since last MOT+13,090 miles
PASS
Mileage129,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,012 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage122,239 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage113,492 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage106,915 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,906 miles
Since last MOT+10,145 miles
PASS
Mileage96,761 miles
Since last MOT+15,319 miles
PASS
Mileage81,442 miles
Since last MOT+17,014 miles
PASS
Mileage64,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,428 miles
Since last MOT+16,890 miles
PASS
Mileage47,538 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB03 RLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRB — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RB03 RLB

What car is RB03 RLB?

RB03 RLB is an bronze Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RB03 RLB?

The last recorded mileage for RB03 RLB was 143,591 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RB03 RLB passed its MOT?

RB03 RLB has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2020.

Is RB03 RLB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RB03 RLB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RB03 RLB?

RB03 RLB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.