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MA03 HBU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 99,515 miles on the clock, averaging 7,849 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA03 HBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,515
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,849

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,515 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,849
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA03 HBU 22k42k61k80k100k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage92,299 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
PASS
Mileage84,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage77,677 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage69,821 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage62,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage53,635 miles
Since last MOT+8,299 miles
PASS
Mileage45,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,156 miles
PASS
Mileage38,180 miles
Since last MOT+13,612 miles
PASS
Mileage24,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage22,319 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 HBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 HBU

What car is MA03 HBU?

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

What is the mileage of MA03 HBU?

The last recorded mileage for MA03 HBU was 99,515 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA03 HBU passed its MOT?

MA03 HBU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2016.

Is MA03 HBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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