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SL03 NCA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 55,805 miles on the clock, averaging 2,922 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 NCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,922

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 reading55,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,567
Average per year2,922
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 NCA 20k29k38k47k56k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage55,805 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage49,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage42,667 miles
Since last MOT+2,789 miles
PASS
Mileage39,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,568 miles
PASS
Mileage37,310 miles
Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage35,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage31,427 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,426 miles
Since last MOT+1,997 miles
PASS
Mileage29,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,429 miles
Since last MOT+12,935 miles
PASS
Mileage16,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,494 miles
PASS
Mileage38,919 miles
Since last MOT+4,858 miles
PASS
Mileage34,061 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage19,507 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

RegistrationSL03 NCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 NCA

What car is SL03 NCA?

SL03 NCA is an green Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 NCA?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 NCA was 55,805 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 NCA passed its MOT?

SL03 NCA has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 29 Aug 2018.

Is SL03 NCA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 NCA 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 SL03 NCA?

SL03 NCA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.