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VA03 XSP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 85,811 miles on the clock, averaging 5,161 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 XSP

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,811
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,161

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 reading85,811 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 XSP 28k42k57k71k86k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,435 miles
PASS
Mileage83,376 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage81,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,054 miles
PASS
Mileage79,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage77,879 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage72,228 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage66,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage59,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage52,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,589 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage45,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage37,389 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage27,679 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 XSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 XSP

What car is VA03 XSP?

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

What is the mileage of VA03 XSP?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 XSP was 85,811 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 XSP passed its MOT?

VA03 XSP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2017.

Is VA03 XSP ULEZ compliant?

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

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