Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 133,943 miles on the clock, averaging 5,785 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for ML03 XHE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 133,943 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,458 |
| Average per year | 5,785 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | ML03 XHE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About ML03 XHE
What car is ML03 XHE?
ML03 XHE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML03 XHE?
The last recorded mileage for ML03 XHE was 133,943 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML03 XHE passed its MOT?
ML03 XHE has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 1 Aug 2023.
Is ML03 XHE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 XHE 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 XHE?
ML03 XHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.