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FJ03 TOV

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 143,883 miles on the clock, averaging 8,332 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for FJ03 TOV

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,883
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,332

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,883 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,288
Average per year8,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ03 TOV 50k74k97k120k144k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,883 miles
Since last MOT+12,288 miles
PASS
Mileage131,595 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,544 miles
Since last MOT+15,236 miles
PASS
Mileage116,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,308 miles
Since last MOT+13,566 miles
PASS
Mileage102,742 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,608 miles
Since last MOT+17,043 miles
PASS
Mileage85,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,688 miles
PASS
Mileage76,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage71,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage65,434 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage59,964 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage53,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage47,501 miles
PASS
Mileage50,150 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 TOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FJ03 TOV

What car is FJ03 TOV?

FJ03 TOV is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ03 TOV?

The last recorded mileage for FJ03 TOV was 143,883 miles, recorded on 5 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ03 TOV passed its MOT?

FJ03 TOV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2017.

Is FJ03 TOV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ03 TOV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ03 TOV?

FJ03 TOV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.