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MH03 SBU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1989cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1989cc
ColourSilver
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 1989cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 91,798 miles on the clock, averaging 8,904 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 MH03 SBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,904

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,798 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,967
Average per year8,904
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MH03 SBU 21k39k57k74k92k '06'14'10

Check MH03 SBU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage86,831 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,890 miles
PASS
Mileage78,899 miles
Since last MOT+15,637 miles
PASS
Mileage63,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,266 miles
PASS
Mileage53,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage45,611 miles
Since last MOT+11,506 miles
PASS
Mileage34,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,782 miles
PASS
Mileage24,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,882 miles
PASS
Mileage21,441 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

RegistrationMH03 SBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1989cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMH — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MH03 SBU

What car is MH03 SBU?

MH03 SBU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1989cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MH03 SBU?

The last recorded mileage for MH03 SBU was 91,798 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MH03 SBU passed its MOT?

MH03 SBU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Apr 2014.

Is MH03 SBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MH03 SBU 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 MH03 SBU?

MH03 SBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.