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SP03 RLU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 82,182 miles on the clock, averaging 5,771 miles per year, below 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 SP03 RLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,182
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,771

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,182 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,771
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP03 RLU 16k33k49k66k82k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage73,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,567 miles
PASS
Mileage72,325 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage69,687 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage67,462 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage64,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage58,220 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage48,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage41,626 miles
Since last MOT+8,883 miles
PASS
Mileage32,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage22,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,455 miles
PASS
Mileage16,312 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 RLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SP03 RLU

What car is SP03 RLU?

SP03 RLU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of SP03 RLU?

The last recorded mileage for SP03 RLU was 82,182 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP03 RLU passed its MOT?

SP03 RLU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2017.

Is SP03 RLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP03 RLU 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 SP03 RLU?

SP03 RLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.