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RV03 TJY

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 142,965 miles on the clock, averaging 10,268 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for RV03 TJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,268

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,965 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,268
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 TJY 17k49k80k112k143k '06'18'12

Check RV03 TJY

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,685 miles
PASS
Mileage136,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage129,563 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,625 miles
PASS
Mileage109,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,805 miles
PASS
Mileage101,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage96,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,609 miles
PASS
Mileage87,912 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage79,062 miles
Since last MOT+15,745 miles
PASS
Mileage63,317 miles
Since last MOT+21,675 miles
PASS
Mileage41,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,642 miles
Since last MOT+18,154 miles
PASS
Mileage23,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,488 miles
Since last MOT+6,030 miles
PASS
Mileage17,458 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

RegistrationRV03 TJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 TJY

What car is RV03 TJY?

RV03 TJY is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 TJY?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 TJY was 142,965 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 TJY passed its MOT?

RV03 TJY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.

Is RV03 TJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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