Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 73,883 miles on the clock, averaging 3,707 miles per year, well 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 LW03 MDE
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,883 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,490 |
| Average per year | 3,707 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LW03 MDE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LW — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About LW03 MDE
What car is LW03 MDE?
LW03 MDE is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.
What is the mileage of LW03 MDE?
The last recorded mileage for LW03 MDE was 73,883 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LW03 MDE passed its MOT?
LW03 MDE has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2023.
Is LW03 MDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW03 MDE 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 LW03 MDE?
LW03 MDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.