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RJ03 HJX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 178,120 miles on the clock, averaging 8,623 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 RJ03 HJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,120
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,623

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 reading178,120 miles
Reading date
Miles last year56
Average per year8,623
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 HJX 35k70k106k142k178k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,120 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,194 miles
PASS
Mileage170,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage161,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage154,631 miles
Since last MOT+8,782 miles
PASS
Mileage145,849 miles
Since last MOT+11,059 miles
PASS
Mileage134,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage131,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage124,121 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,119 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage117,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage111,271 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage101,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
PASS
Mileage99,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,879 miles
Since last MOT+16,357 miles
PASS
Mileage83,522 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,521 miles
Since last MOT+14,827 miles
PASS
Mileage68,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,694 miles
Since last MOT+22,042 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,123 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,529 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

RegistrationRJ03 HJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 HJX

What car is RJ03 HJX?

RJ03 HJX is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ03 HJX?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 HJX was 178,120 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 HJX passed its MOT?

RJ03 HJX has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2022.

Is RJ03 HJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 HJX 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 RJ03 HJX?

RJ03 HJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.