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FB03 DXE

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 99,457 miles on the clock, averaging 7,233 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 DXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,233

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,922
Average per year7,233
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FB03 DXE 30k47k65k82k99k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage90,535 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,529 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage79,939 miles
Since last MOT+11,796 miles
PASS
Mileage68,143 miles
Since last MOT+12,512 miles
PASS
Mileage55,631 miles
Since last MOT+9,534 miles
PASS
Mileage46,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage41,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,621 miles
PASS
Mileage38,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage35,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,689 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage30,048 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

RegistrationFB03 DXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 DXE

What car is FB03 DXE?

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

What is the mileage of FB03 DXE?

The last recorded mileage for FB03 DXE was 99,457 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FB03 DXE passed its MOT?

FB03 DXE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2016.

Is FB03 DXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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