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RL03 KWN

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 144,964 miles on the clock, averaging 12,460 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for RL03 KWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,460

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,072
Average per year12,460
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL03 KWN 45k70k95k120k145k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,964 miles
Since last MOT+12,072 miles
PASS
Mileage132,892 miles
Since last MOT+15,770 miles
PASS
Mileage117,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,122 miles
Since last MOT+13,187 miles
PASS
Mileage103,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,935 miles
Since last MOT+15,855 miles
PASS
Mileage88,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,516 miles
PASS
Mileage78,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,564 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage67,930 miles
Since last MOT+11,408 miles
PASS
Mileage56,522 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,520 miles
Since last MOT+11,169 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,351 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 KWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 KWN

What car is RL03 KWN?

RL03 KWN is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RL03 KWN?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 KWN was 144,964 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 KWN passed its MOT?

RL03 KWN has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2014.

Is RL03 KWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL03 KWN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL03 KWN?

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