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AV03 FVY

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

White Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourWhite
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 98,764 miles on the clock, averaging 7,916 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 AV03 FVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,764
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,916

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 reading98,764 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,691
Average per year7,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV03 FVY 36k51k67k83k99k '06'14'10

Check AV03 FVY

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage90,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,957 miles
PASS
Mileage82,116 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage70,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,067 miles
PASS
Mileage59,858 miles
Since last MOT+9,851 miles
PASS
Mileage50,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage44,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage35,683 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

RegistrationAV03 FVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 FVY

What car is AV03 FVY?

AV03 FVY is an white Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 FVY?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 FVY was 98,764 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 FVY passed its MOT?

AV03 FVY has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Feb 2014.

Is AV03 FVY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV03 FVY 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 AV03 FVY?

AV03 FVY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.