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RF03 LSE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 1988cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 152,100 miles on the clock, averaging 7,590 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 LSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,590

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,100 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,963
Average per year7,590
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 LSE 44k71k98k125k152k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,100 miles
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Mileage134,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage130,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,162 miles
PASS
Mileage126,269 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage121,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage115,533 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,840 miles
PASS
Mileage107,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage97,698 miles
Since last MOT+9,523 miles
PASS
Mileage88,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage81,966 miles
Since last MOT+8,835 miles
PASS
Mileage73,131 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,987 miles
Since last MOT+13,869 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,118 miles
Since last MOT+15,077 miles
PASS
Mileage44,041 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 LSE

What car is RF03 LSE?

RF03 LSE is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 LSE?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 LSE was 152,100 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 LSE passed its MOT?

RF03 LSE has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2020.

Is RF03 LSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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