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BV03 UZE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 152,322 miles on the clock, averaging 10,956 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 BV03 UZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,956

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,322 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV03 UZE 16k50k84k118k152k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,322 miles
Since last MOT+53,206 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage96,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,331 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,309 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage93,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,981 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
PASS
Mileage93,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage88,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,588 miles
PASS
Mileage83,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
PASS
Mileage73,805 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage64,876 miles
Since last MOT+9,947 miles
PASS
Mileage54,929 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage45,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,541 miles
Since last MOT+11,142 miles
PASS
Mileage34,399 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,398 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage26,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,627 miles
PASS
Mileage17,439 miles
Since last MOT+1,184 miles
PASS
Mileage16,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,255 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 UZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BV03 UZE

What car is BV03 UZE?

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

What is the mileage of BV03 UZE?

The last recorded mileage for BV03 UZE was 152,322 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV03 UZE passed its MOT?

BV03 UZE has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2018.

Is BV03 UZE ULEZ compliant?

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

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