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ML03 WOU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlack
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 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 99,749 miles on the clock, averaging 6,285 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 WOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,285

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,749 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,285
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ML03 WOU 24k43k62k81k100k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,749 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage93,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,638 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage87,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,260 miles
PASS
Mileage72,983 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,107 miles
PASS
Mileage65,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage58,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,890 miles
PASS
Mileage51,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,773 miles
PASS
Mileage46,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage39,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
PASS
Mileage34,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage28,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage24,482 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 WOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 WOU

What car is ML03 WOU?

ML03 WOU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 WOU?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 WOU was 99,749 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 WOU passed its MOT?

ML03 WOU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2018.

Is ML03 WOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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