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LG03 FWL

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 143,384 miles on the clock, averaging 7,701 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 LG03 FWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,701

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,124
Average per year7,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG03 FWL 31k59k87k115k143k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage143,384 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage140,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage137,957 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage132,440 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,435 miles
Since last MOT+12,281 miles
PASS
Mileage120,154 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,988 miles
Since last MOT+12,895 miles
PASS
Mileage107,093 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,783 miles
Since last MOT+14,254 miles
PASS
Mileage92,529 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage84,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage78,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,951 miles
PASS
Mileage71,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage64,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage58,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage49,890 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,886 miles
Since last MOT+12,440 miles
PASS
Mileage37,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage30,770 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

RegistrationLG03 FWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LG03 FWL

What car is LG03 FWL?

LG03 FWL is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LG03 FWL?

The last recorded mileage for LG03 FWL was 143,384 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG03 FWL passed its MOT?

LG03 FWL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 12 Oct 2020.

Is LG03 FWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG03 FWL 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 LG03 FWL?

LG03 FWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.