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RL03 OPE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 65,514 miles on the clock, averaging 4,629 miles per year, well 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 OPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,514
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,629

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

Low mileage
Latest reading65,514 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,629
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 OPE 15k28k40k53k66k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,514 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage63,128 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,087 miles
PASS
Mileage60,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage57,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage54,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage51,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,901 miles
PASS
Mileage41,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage36,675 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage31,752 miles
Since last MOT+12,380 miles
PASS
Mileage19,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,396 miles
PASS
Mileage14,976 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 OPE
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 OPE

What car is RL03 OPE?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 OPE?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 OPE was 65,514 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 OPE passed its MOT?

RL03 OPE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2017.

Is RL03 OPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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