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HS03 LHU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

Red Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
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 1753cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 89,701 miles on the clock, averaging 7,121 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 HS03 LHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,121

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,678
Average per year7,121
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HS03 LHU 39k52k64k77k90k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,701 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage81,023 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,707 miles
PASS
Mileage72,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,315 miles
Since last MOT+11,248 miles
PASS
Mileage61,067 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,415 miles
PASS
Mileage51,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,527 miles
PASS
Mileage47,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage43,502 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage39,248 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

RegistrationHS03 LHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHS — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About HS03 LHU

What car is HS03 LHU?

HS03 LHU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HS03 LHU?

The last recorded mileage for HS03 LHU was 89,701 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HS03 LHU passed its MOT?

HS03 LHU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2013.

Is HS03 LHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HS03 LHU 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 HS03 LHU?

HS03 LHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.