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MH03 UOL

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1800cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1800cc
ColourBlue
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 1800cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 180,836 miles on the clock, averaging 17,620 miles per year, above 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 MH03 UOL

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
17,620

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,836 miles
Reading date
Miles last year146,764
Average per year17,620
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MH03 UOL 81k106k131k156k181k '07'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,836 miles
Since last MOT+146,764 miles
PASS
Mileage34,072 miles
PASS
Mileage170,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,652 miles
PASS
Mileage159,869 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage156,710 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage147,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,818 miles
Since last MOT+15,006 miles
PASS
Mileage132,812 miles
Since last MOT+23,587 miles
PASS
Mileage109,225 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage100,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,144 miles
Since last MOT+18,783 miles
PASS
Mileage81,361 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

RegistrationMH03 UOL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1800cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMH — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MH03 UOL

What car is MH03 UOL?

MH03 UOL is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1800cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MH03 UOL?

The last recorded mileage for MH03 UOL was 180,836 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MH03 UOL passed its MOT?

MH03 UOL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2013.

Is MH03 UOL ULEZ compliant?

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

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