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RL03 MRV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 26,585 miles on the clock, averaging 1,531 miles per year, well 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 RL03 MRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
26,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
1,531

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading26,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,152
Average per year1,531
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 MRV 8k13k17k22k27k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage26,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage25,433 miles
Since last MOT+853 miles
PASS
Mileage24,580 miles
Since last MOT+1,979 miles
PASS
Mileage22,601 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage22,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,085 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage21,224 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,222 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage18,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage16,077 miles
Since last MOT+445 miles
PASS
Mileage15,632 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
PASS
Mileage15,413 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage12,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage10,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage7,994 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,958 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

RegistrationRL03 MRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 MRV

What car is RL03 MRV?

RL03 MRV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RL03 MRV?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 MRV was 26,585 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 MRV passed its MOT?

RL03 MRV has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2019.

Is RL03 MRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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