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AV03 HTJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 130,761 miles on the clock, averaging 13,182 miles per year, above 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 AV03 HTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,761
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,182

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,761 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,182
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV03 HTJ 39k62k85k108k131k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,761 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage124,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,037 miles
Since last MOT+11,868 miles
PASS
Mileage112,169 miles
Since last MOT+14,608 miles
PASS
Mileage97,561 miles
Since last MOT+13,300 miles
PASS
Mileage84,261 miles
Since last MOT+14,288 miles
PASS
Mileage69,973 miles
Since last MOT+16,185 miles
PASS
Mileage53,788 miles
Since last MOT+14,769 miles
PASS
Mileage39,019 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,881 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 HTJ

What car is AV03 HTJ?

AV03 HTJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 HTJ?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 HTJ was 130,761 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 HTJ passed its MOT?

AV03 HTJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2013.

Is AV03 HTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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