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BW03 XHZ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 191,095 miles on the clock, averaging 20,720 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 BW03 XHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,095
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
20,720

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 reading191,095 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,246
Average per year20,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW03 XHZ 50k85k121k156k191k '06'13'10

Check BW03 XHZ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage191,095 miles
Since last MOT+20,246 miles
PASS
Mileage170,849 miles
Since last MOT+286 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,563 miles
Since last MOT+28,359 miles
PASS
Mileage142,204 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,192 miles
Since last MOT+30,691 miles
PASS
Mileage111,501 miles
Since last MOT+100,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage11,298 miles
PASS
Mileage94,914 miles
Since last MOT+26,928 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage62,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,974 miles
PASS
Mileage50,068 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

RegistrationBW03 XHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BW03 XHZ

What car is BW03 XHZ?

BW03 XHZ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BW03 XHZ?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 XHZ was 191,095 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 XHZ passed its MOT?

BW03 XHZ has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 Mar 2013.

Is BW03 XHZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW03 XHZ 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 BW03 XHZ?

BW03 XHZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.