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RV03 OUU

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 197,788 miles on the clock, averaging 11,617 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 RV03 OUU

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,617

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,788 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,617
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 OUU 84k112k141k169k198k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage196,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,131 miles
Since last MOT+15,642 miles
PASS
Mileage180,489 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,178 miles
Since last MOT+13,412 miles
PASS
Mileage166,766 miles
Since last MOT+18,870 miles
PASS
Mileage147,896 miles
Since last MOT+12,761 miles
PASS
Mileage135,135 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
PASS
Mileage135,068 miles
Since last MOT+16,475 miles
PASS
Mileage118,593 miles
Since last MOT+13,909 miles
PASS
Mileage104,684 miles
Since last MOT+13,027 miles
PASS
Mileage91,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,732 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

RegistrationRV03 OUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 OUU

What car is RV03 OUU?

RV03 OUU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 OUU?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 OUU was 197,788 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 OUU passed its MOT?

RV03 OUU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2015.

Is RV03 OUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 OUU 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 RV03 OUU?

RV03 OUU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.