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RL03 OTB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 136,827 miles on the clock, averaging 7,539 miles per year, around 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 OTB

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,827
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,539

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,827 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,265
Average per year7,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 OTB 29k56k83k110k137k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,265 miles
PASS
Mileage134,562 miles
Since last MOT+474 miles
PASS
Mileage134,088 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage124,028 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,025 miles
Since last MOT+9,727 miles
PASS
Mileage114,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage108,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage102,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage95,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,651 miles
PASS
Mileage86,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage75,032 miles
Since last MOT+9,967 miles
PASS
Mileage65,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,979 miles
PASS
Mileage54,086 miles
Since last MOT+9,503 miles
PASS
Mileage44,583 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
PASS
Mileage34,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,830 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage28,551 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RL03 OTB

What car is RL03 OTB?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 OTB?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 OTB was 136,827 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 OTB passed its MOT?

RL03 OTB has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2020.

Is RL03 OTB ULEZ compliant?

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

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