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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 126,839 miles on the clock, averaging 5,856 miles per year, 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 MA03 OBX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 126,839 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,856 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA03 OBX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MA03 OBX
What car is MA03 OBX?
MA03 OBX is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA03 OBX?
The last recorded mileage for MA03 OBX was 126,839 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA03 OBX passed its MOT?
MA03 OBX has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2023.
Is MA03 OBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA03 OBX 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 OBX?
MA03 OBX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.