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FB03 SZP

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 148,020 miles on the clock, averaging 9,269 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FB03 SZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,269

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,488
Average per year9,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FB03 SZP 28k58k88k118k148k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage140,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,664 miles
PASS
Mileage133,868 miles
Since last MOT+276 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,592 miles
Since last MOT+14,059 miles
PASS
Mileage119,533 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,508 miles
Since last MOT+15,446 miles
PASS
Mileage104,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,417 miles
Since last MOT+12,817 miles
PASS
Mileage88,600 miles
Since last MOT+13,476 miles
PASS
Mileage75,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage69,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage67,208 miles
Since last MOT+10,606 miles
PASS
Mileage56,602 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage50,223 miles
Since last MOT+7,558 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage35,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage27,561 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 SZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFB — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FB03 SZP

What car is FB03 SZP?

FB03 SZP is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FB03 SZP?

The last recorded mileage for FB03 SZP was 148,020 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FB03 SZP passed its MOT?

FB03 SZP has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 17 Aug 2019.

Is FB03 SZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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