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MA03 LVH

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 74,481 miles on the clock, averaging 7,584 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for MA03 LVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
7,584

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading74,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,913
Average per year7,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA03 LVH 46k53k60k67k74k '07'10'09

Check MA03 LVH

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,481 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage72,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,568 miles
Since last MOT+20,525 miles
PASS
Mileage52,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage46,407 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 LVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MA03 LVH

What car is MA03 LVH?

MA03 LVH is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA03 LVH?

The last recorded mileage for MA03 LVH was 74,481 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA03 LVH passed its MOT?

MA03 LVH has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Dec 2010.

Is MA03 LVH ULEZ compliant?

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

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