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ML03 XHV

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 162,400 miles on the clock, averaging 9,281 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 XHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,281

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,281
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 XHV 18k54k90k126k162k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,400 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage159,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage154,367 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,366 miles
Since last MOT+95,538 miles
PASS
Mileage58,828 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage53,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage49,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage44,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,388 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage40,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,641 miles
PASS
Mileage47,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,500 miles
Since last MOT+3,943 miles
PASS
Mileage43,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage40,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage37,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,531 miles
PASS
Mileage28,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage22,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,966 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 XHV

What car is ML03 XHV?

ML03 XHV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 XHV?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 XHV was 162,400 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 XHV passed its MOT?

ML03 XHV has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2021.

Is ML03 XHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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