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RL03 BNV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 102,389 miles on the clock, averaging 7,215 miles per year, below 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 RL03 BNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,389
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,215

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,389 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 BNV 13k36k58k80k102k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,389 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage89,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,877 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage55,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,215 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,346 miles
PASS
Mileage40,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage37,818 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage32,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage27,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,172 miles
PASS
Mileage23,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage19,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage13,485 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

RegistrationRL03 BNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 BNV

What car is RL03 BNV?

RL03 BNV is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RL03 BNV?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 BNV was 102,389 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 BNV passed its MOT?

RL03 BNV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2018.

Is RL03 BNV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL03 BNV 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 RL03 BNV?

RL03 BNV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.