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ML03 HZB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 32,861 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 HZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
32,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading32,861 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 HZB 37k37k37k37k37k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage32,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,148 miles
PASS
Mileage30,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,713 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage28,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
PASS
Mileage21,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,954 miles
Since last MOT+9,767 miles
PASS
Mileage12,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,235 miles
PASS
Mileage6,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,952 miles
PASS
Mileage69,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage64,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,058 miles
PASS
Mileage60,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage54,948 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage46,724 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage37,232 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

RegistrationML03 HZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 HZB

What car is ML03 HZB?

ML03 HZB is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 HZB?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 HZB was 32,861 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 HZB passed its MOT?

ML03 HZB has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 26 Oct 2016.

Is ML03 HZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 HZB 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 ML03 HZB?

ML03 HZB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.