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RL03 ODY

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 6 (78% pass rate). It has 104,492 miles on the clock, averaging 3,428 miles per year, well below 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 ODY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,428

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,492 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,385
Average per year3,428
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 ODY 36k53k70k87k104k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage101,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,107 miles
Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
Mileage97,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,209 miles
PASS
Mileage95,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,504 miles
PASS
Mileage94,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,109 miles
Since last MOT+1,638 miles
PASS
Mileage92,471 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,428 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage91,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,773 miles
PASS
Mileage88,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage85,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage82,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage79,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage75,490 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage69,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage65,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage60,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage55,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,366 miles
PASS
Mileage49,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage45,559 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage40,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage35,798 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 ODY
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 ODY

What car is RL03 ODY?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 ODY?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 ODY was 104,492 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 ODY passed its MOT?

RL03 ODY has had 27 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (21 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.

Is RL03 ODY ULEZ compliant?

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

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