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AP03 MRX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 88,502 miles on the clock, averaging 4,960 miles per year, well 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 AP03 MRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,960

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year4,960
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP03 MRX 16k34k52k70k89k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,502 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,492 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage81,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage75,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage68,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage62,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage54,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage47,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,863 miles
Since last MOT+2,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage40,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage36,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage33,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage30,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,607 miles
PASS
Mileage24,599 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage20,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
PASS
Mileage15,696 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AP03 MRX

What car is AP03 MRX?

AP03 MRX is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP03 MRX?

The last recorded mileage for AP03 MRX was 88,502 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP03 MRX passed its MOT?

AP03 MRX has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2021.

Is AP03 MRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP03 MRX 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 AP03 MRX?

AP03 MRX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.