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RF03 FAJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 133,045 miles on the clock, averaging 11,237 miles per year, above 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 RF03 FAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,237

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,041
Average per year11,237
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF03 FAJ 31k57k82k108k133k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage126,004 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,876 miles
Since last MOT+14,474 miles
PASS
Mileage111,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,144 miles
PASS
Mileage100,258 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage92,157 miles
Since last MOT+13,684 miles
PASS
Mileage78,473 miles
Since last MOT+19,664 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,809 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage49,699 miles
Since last MOT+18,302 miles
PASS
Mileage31,397 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 FAJ

What car is RF03 FAJ?

RF03 FAJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 FAJ?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FAJ was 133,045 miles, recorded on 13 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FAJ passed its MOT?

RF03 FAJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2015.

Is RF03 FAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 FAJ 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 RF03 FAJ?

RF03 FAJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.