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MJ03 LFB

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 186,428 miles on the clock, averaging 11,377 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 MJ03 LFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,377

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,428 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,049
Average per year11,377
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ03 LFB 59k91k123k155k186k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,428 miles
Since last MOT+11,049 miles
PASS
Mileage175,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage171,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,447 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage165,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,529 miles
Since last MOT+10,795 miles
PASS
Mileage154,734 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage144,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
PASS
Mileage136,015 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,005 miles
Since last MOT+12,904 miles
PASS
Mileage123,101 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,100 miles
Since last MOT+14,685 miles
PASS
Mileage108,415 miles
Since last MOT+11,781 miles
PASS
Mileage96,634 miles
Since last MOT+16,289 miles
PASS
Mileage80,345 miles
Since last MOT+21,596 miles
PASS
Mileage58,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,749 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

RegistrationMJ03 LFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MJ03 LFB

What car is MJ03 LFB?

MJ03 LFB is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MJ03 LFB?

The last recorded mileage for MJ03 LFB was 186,428 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ03 LFB passed its MOT?

MJ03 LFB has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2018.

Is MJ03 LFB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ03 LFB 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 MJ03 LFB?

MJ03 LFB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.