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BU03 TMX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 115,017 miles on the clock, averaging 6,797 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for BU03 TMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,797

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,423
Average per year6,797
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU03 TMX 28k50k71k93k115k '06'19'11

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,017 miles
Since last MOT+1,423 miles
PASS
Mileage113,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage108,309 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,308 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,296 miles
Since last MOT+11,352 miles
PASS
Mileage96,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage88,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,396 miles
PASS
Mileage79,996 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,989 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage72,477 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,470 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage65,750 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage64,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage58,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage56,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,004 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,040 miles
PASS
Mileage55,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,111 miles
Since last MOT+8,856 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage36,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,989 miles
PASS
Mileage27,883 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 TMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BU03 TMX

What car is BU03 TMX?

BU03 TMX is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BU03 TMX?

The last recorded mileage for BU03 TMX was 115,017 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU03 TMX passed its MOT?

BU03 TMX has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2019.

Is BU03 TMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU03 TMX 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 BU03 TMX?

BU03 TMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.