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MF03 GDX

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 65,471 miles on the clock, averaging 2,701 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for MF03 GDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,701

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,620
Average per year2,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF03 GDX 35k43k50k58k65k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,471 miles
Since last MOT+15,620 miles
PASS
Mileage49,851 miles
Since last MOT+18,405 miles
PASS
Mileage31,446 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,430 miles
Since last MOT+10,733 miles
PASS
Mileage20,697 miles
PASS
Mileage78,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,908 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,292 miles
PASS
Mileage69,876 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage63,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,050 miles
PASS
Mileage57,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage50,600 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage43,165 miles
Since last MOT+7,732 miles
PASS
Mileage35,433 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 GDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MF03 GDX

What car is MF03 GDX?

MF03 GDX is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MF03 GDX?

The last recorded mileage for MF03 GDX was 65,471 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF03 GDX passed its MOT?

MF03 GDX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2017.

Is MF03 GDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF03 GDX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MF03 GDX?

MF03 GDX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.