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LW03 ULC

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 70,514 miles on the clock, averaging 2,889 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 ULC

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,514
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,889

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

Low mileage
Latest reading70,514 miles
Reading date
Miles last year386
Average per year2,889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LW03 ULC 16k29k43k57k71k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,514 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage70,128 miles
Since last MOT+564 miles
PASS
Mileage69,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage68,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage65,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage63,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage56,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage52,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage48,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage44,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage39,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage33,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage29,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage25,286 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage20,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage18,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,537 miles
PASS
Mileage15,759 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 ULC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LW03 ULC

What car is LW03 ULC?

LW03 ULC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LW03 ULC?

The last recorded mileage for LW03 ULC was 70,514 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW03 ULC passed its MOT?

LW03 ULC has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Jul 2025.

Is LW03 ULC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW03 ULC 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 ULC?

LW03 ULC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.