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RK03 UTE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
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 1989cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 84,789 miles on the clock, averaging 5,823 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for RK03 UTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,823

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36
Average per year5,823
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK03 UTE 31k45k58k71k85k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,789 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage84,753 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
PASS
Mileage84,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage79,873 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage75,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage70,310 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage65,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage59,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage54,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage50,868 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage44,617 miles
Since last MOT+13,461 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,156 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

RegistrationRK03 UTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RK03 UTE

What car is RK03 UTE?

RK03 UTE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RK03 UTE?

The last recorded mileage for RK03 UTE was 84,789 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK03 UTE passed its MOT?

RK03 UTE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2015.

Is RK03 UTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK03 UTE 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 RK03 UTE?

RK03 UTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.