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VA03 LML

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 77,922 miles on the clock, averaging 5,267 miles per year, 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 VA03 LML

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,267

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

Below average
Latest reading77,922 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,267
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 LML 32k44k55k67k78k '06'15'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage71,299 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
PASS
Mileage70,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage66,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage63,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,870 miles
PASS
Mileage61,868 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,865 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
PASS
Mileage51,869 miles
Since last MOT+10,925 miles
PASS
Mileage40,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage32,415 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,411 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

RegistrationVA03 LML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 LML

What car is VA03 LML?

VA03 LML is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA03 LML?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 LML was 77,922 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 LML passed its MOT?

VA03 LML has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2015.

Is VA03 LML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA03 LML 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 VA03 LML?

VA03 LML is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.