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MH03 URW

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1800cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1800cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 228,051 miles on the clock, averaging 7,212 miles per year, 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 MH03 URW

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,051
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,212

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading228,051 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,536
Average per year7,212
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MH03 URW 106k136k167k198k228k '06'23'14

Check MH03 URW

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage223,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,634 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,164 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage212,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage209,898 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage205,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,530 miles
PASS
Mileage198,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,381 miles
PASS
Mileage191,729 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,637 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage185,440 miles
Since last MOT+167,629 miles
PASS
Mileage17,811 miles
PASS
Mileage171,436 miles
Since last MOT+9,288 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage154,227 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage146,814 miles
Since last MOT+14,027 miles
PASS
Mileage132,787 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,775 miles
Since last MOT+26,887 miles
PASS
Mileage105,888 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 URW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
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 URW

What car is MH03 URW?

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

What is the mileage of MH03 URW?

The last recorded mileage for MH03 URW was 228,051 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MH03 URW passed its MOT?

MH03 URW has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2023.

Is MH03 URW ULEZ compliant?

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

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