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FB03 DVA

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 127,690 miles on the clock, averaging 5,321 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 FB03 DVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,321

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 reading127,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,602
Average per year5,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FB03 DVA 39k61k84k106k128k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,690 miles
Since last MOT+12,602 miles
PASS
Mileage115,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,499 miles
PASS
Mileage107,589 miles
Since last MOT+10,374 miles
PASS
Mileage97,215 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,193 miles
Since last MOT+11,363 miles
PASS
Mileage85,830 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
PASS
Mileage85,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,822 miles
Since last MOT+13,649 miles
PASS
Mileage72,173 miles
Since last MOT+9,017 miles
PASS
Mileage63,156 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,054 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
PASS
Mileage53,955 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage45,827 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,817 miles
Since last MOT+11,482 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,335 miles
Since last MOT+12,115 miles
PASS
Mileage22,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,498 miles
PASS
Mileage11,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage59,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage53,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage48,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage39,319 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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

RegistrationFB03 DVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFB — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FB03 DVA

What car is FB03 DVA?

FB03 DVA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FB03 DVA?

The last recorded mileage for FB03 DVA was 127,690 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FB03 DVA passed its MOT?

FB03 DVA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2023.

Is FB03 DVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FB03 DVA 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 FB03 DVA?

FB03 DVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.