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ML03 XLW

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 1596cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 179,434 miles on the clock, averaging 13,521 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 XLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,434
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,521

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,434 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,521
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 XLW 31k68k105k142k179k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,434 miles
Since last MOT+11,154 miles
PASS
Mileage168,280 miles
Since last MOT+104,066 miles
PASS
Mileage64,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,883 miles
PASS
Mileage60,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
PASS
Mileage56,978 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage53,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage50,051 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage46,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage42,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage38,265 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage35,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage30,841 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 XLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 XLW

What car is ML03 XLW?

ML03 XLW is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 XLW?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 XLW was 179,434 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 XLW passed its MOT?

ML03 XLW has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2017.

Is ML03 XLW ULEZ compliant?

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

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