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AD03 CVH

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 153,016 miles on the clock, averaging 7,941 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for AD03 CVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,941

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year7,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD03 CVH 20k53k87k120k153k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,016 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage149,081 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage144,291 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,125 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage140,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage134,207 miles
Since last MOT+14,198 miles
PASS
Mileage120,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,009 miles
Since last MOT+20,028 miles
PASS
Mileage99,981 miles
Since last MOT+21,329 miles
PASS
Mileage78,652 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,457 miles
PASS
Mileage74,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage68,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage62,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage56,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,562 miles
PASS
Mileage51,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,060 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage45,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,299 miles
PASS
Mileage39,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage33,262 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage26,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage20,000 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 CVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AD03 CVH

What car is AD03 CVH?

AD03 CVH is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD03 CVH?

The last recorded mileage for AD03 CVH was 153,016 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD03 CVH passed its MOT?

AD03 CVH has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2023.

Is AD03 CVH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD03 CVH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD03 CVH?

AD03 CVH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.