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RJ03 VNW

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 132,040 miles on the clock, averaging 8,157 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 VNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,157

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 reading132,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,754
Average per year8,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 VNW 35k59k84k108k132k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage125,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage120,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage117,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,178 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage110,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage104,200 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage94,590 miles
Since last MOT+962 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,628 miles
Since last MOT+14,750 miles
PASS
Mileage78,878 miles
Since last MOT+14,365 miles
PASS
Mileage64,513 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage55,648 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage44,150 miles
Since last MOT+883 miles
PASS
Mileage43,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,978 miles
PASS
Mileage35,289 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 VNW
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 VNW

What car is RJ03 VNW?

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

What is the mileage of RJ03 VNW?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 VNW was 132,040 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 VNW passed its MOT?

RJ03 VNW has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2018.

Is RJ03 VNW ULEZ compliant?

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

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