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DG03 LVA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 97,307 miles on the clock, averaging 5,492 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 DG03 LVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,492

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,307 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,492
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG03 LVA 22k41k60k79k97k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,762 miles
PASS
Mileage91,545 miles
Since last MOT+1,361 miles
PASS
Mileage90,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,184 miles
Since last MOT+6,975 miles
PASS
Mileage83,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,209 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage80,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,608 miles
Since last MOT+9,411 miles
PASS
Mileage71,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,223 miles
PASS
Mileage61,974 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,969 miles
Since last MOT+11,974 miles
PASS
Mileage49,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,430 miles
PASS
Mileage46,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage42,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage37,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage29,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage25,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage22,293 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 LVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DG03 LVA

What car is DG03 LVA?

DG03 LVA is a green Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DG03 LVA?

The last recorded mileage for DG03 LVA was 97,307 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG03 LVA passed its MOT?

DG03 LVA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2019.

Is DG03 LVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG03 LVA 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 DG03 LVA?

DG03 LVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.