Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 172,389 miles on the clock, averaging 6,990 miles per year, 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 BG03 MTZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 172,389 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 103 |
| Average per year | 6,990 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG03 MTZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About BG03 MTZ
What car is BG03 MTZ?
BG03 MTZ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG03 MTZ?
The last recorded mileage for BG03 MTZ was 172,389 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG03 MTZ passed its MOT?
BG03 MTZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2023.
Is BG03 MTZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG03 MTZ 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 BG03 MTZ?
BG03 MTZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.