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MM03 SWX

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 146,454 miles on the clock, averaging 7,907 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for MM03 SWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,907

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,454 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM03 SWX 35k63k91k119k146k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,454 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,356 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage139,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage135,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage130,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage125,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage120,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage114,843 miles
PASS
Mileage122,774 miles
Since last MOT+15,247 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,527 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
PASS
Mileage102,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,495 miles
Since last MOT+8,913 miles
PASS
Mileage93,582 miles
Since last MOT+10,777 miles
PASS
Mileage82,805 miles
Since last MOT+11,079 miles
PASS
Mileage71,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,726 miles
Since last MOT+19,796 miles
PASS
Mileage51,930 miles
Since last MOT+17,106 miles
PASS
Mileage34,824 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 SWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MM03 SWX

What car is MM03 SWX?

MM03 SWX is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM03 SWX?

The last recorded mileage for MM03 SWX was 146,454 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM03 SWX passed its MOT?

MM03 SWX has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2020.

Is MM03 SWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM03 SWX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MM03 SWX?

MM03 SWX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.