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SO03 ONW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 145,040 miles on the clock, averaging 11,926 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 SO03 ONW

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,926

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year364
Average per year11,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 ONW 52k75k99k122k145k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,040 miles
Since last MOT+364 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,178 miles
PASS
Mileage134,498 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,491 miles
Since last MOT+10,137 miles
PASS
Mileage124,354 miles
Since last MOT+741 miles
PASS
Mileage123,613 miles
Since last MOT+12,613 miles
PASS
Mileage111,000 miles
Since last MOT+17,963 miles
PASS
Mileage93,037 miles
Since last MOT+18,832 miles
PASS
Mileage74,205 miles
Since last MOT+21,900 miles
PASS
Mileage52,305 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
PASS
Mileage52,279 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

RegistrationSO03 ONW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 ONW

What car is SO03 ONW?

SO03 ONW is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 ONW?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 ONW was 145,040 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 ONW passed its MOT?

SO03 ONW has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2014.

Is SO03 ONW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 ONW 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 SO03 ONW?

SO03 ONW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.