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MA03 HBL

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 158,630 miles on the clock, averaging 10,699 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA03 HBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,699

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading158,630 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year10,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA03 HBL 8k46k83k121k159k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,630 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage156,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage152,033 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,115 miles
PASS
Mileage141,916 miles
Since last MOT+10,446 miles
PASS
Mileage131,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage127,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
Mileage123,683 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,680 miles
Since last MOT+14,582 miles
PASS
Mileage109,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,098 miles
Since last MOT+14,054 miles
PASS
Mileage95,044 miles
Since last MOT+13,910 miles
PASS
Mileage81,134 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,122 miles
Since last MOT+14,950 miles
PASS
Mileage66,172 miles
Since last MOT+13,152 miles
PASS
Mileage53,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,020 miles
Since last MOT+14,236 miles
PASS
Mileage38,784 miles
Since last MOT+15,879 miles
PASS
Mileage22,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,905 miles
Since last MOT+14,729 miles
PASS
Mileage8,176 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 HBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MA03 HBL

What car is MA03 HBL?

MA03 HBL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA03 HBL?

The last recorded mileage for MA03 HBL was 158,630 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA03 HBL passed its MOT?

MA03 HBL has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2021.

Is MA03 HBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 HBL 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 MA03 HBL?

MA03 HBL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.