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FH03 VNS

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 115,481 miles on the clock, averaging 5,452 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FH03 VNS

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,452

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 reading115,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,763
Average per year5,452
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH03 VNS 21k45k68k92k115k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage107,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage102,788 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage97,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage92,491 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage88,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage83,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage79,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,789 miles
PASS
Mileage73,398 miles
Since last MOT+6,548 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,963 miles
PASS
Mileage59,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage54,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage50,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage45,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,396 miles
PASS
Mileage39,604 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage35,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage29,511 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage21,059 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

RegistrationFH03 VNS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FH03 VNS

What car is FH03 VNS?

FH03 VNS is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH03 VNS?

The last recorded mileage for FH03 VNS was 115,481 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH03 VNS passed its MOT?

FH03 VNS has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2023.

Is FH03 VNS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH03 VNS 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 FH03 VNS?

FH03 VNS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.