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AV03 VLA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 181,850 miles on the clock, averaging 9,374 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AV03 VLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,374

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,558
Average per year9,374
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV03 VLA 36k73k109k145k182k '06'21'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage181,850 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage172,292 miles
Since last MOT+1,580 miles
PASS
Mileage170,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage167,966 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage165,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage161,664 miles
Since last MOT+23,832 miles
PASS
Mileage137,832 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,346 miles
Since last MOT+12,631 miles
PASS
Mileage122,715 miles
Since last MOT+20,229 miles
PASS
Mileage102,486 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage92,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,346 miles
Since last MOT+13,499 miles
PASS
Mileage78,847 miles
Since last MOT+12,771 miles
PASS
Mileage66,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,076 miles
Since last MOT+12,869 miles
PASS
Mileage53,207 miles
Since last MOT+17,061 miles
PASS
Mileage36,146 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 VLA

What car is AV03 VLA?

AV03 VLA is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 VLA?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 VLA was 181,850 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 VLA passed its MOT?

AV03 VLA has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 2 Nov 2021.

Is AV03 VLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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