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BV03 UOW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 123,297 miles on the clock, averaging 6,540 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 BV03 UOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,297
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,540

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,297 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV03 UOW 25k50k74k99k123k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage116,781 miles
Since last MOT+6,075 miles
PASS
Mileage110,706 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,726 miles
PASS
Mileage104,978 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage98,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage92,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage87,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage82,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage77,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage75,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage71,564 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
PASS
Mileage61,029 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage51,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,390 miles
PASS
Mileage42,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage32,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage25,380 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

RegistrationBV03 UOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BV03 UOW

What car is BV03 UOW?

BV03 UOW is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV03 UOW?

The last recorded mileage for BV03 UOW was 123,297 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV03 UOW passed its MOT?

BV03 UOW has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2021.

Is BV03 UOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV03 UOW 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 BV03 UOW?

BV03 UOW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.