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MP03 CWU

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1800cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1800cc
ColourGreen
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 1800cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 78,523 miles on the clock, averaging 4,372 miles per year, well below 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 MP03 CWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,372

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,174
Average per year4,372
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MP03 CWU 29k41k54k66k79k '06'17'12

Check MP03 CWU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,523 miles
Since last MOT+14,174 miles
PASS
Mileage64,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,349 miles
Since last MOT+14,046 miles
PASS
Mileage50,303 miles
Since last MOT+31,537 miles
PASS
Mileage18,766 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage38,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,744 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage31,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,396 miles
PASS
Mileage24,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage16,711 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage8,140 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage497 miles
Since last MOT+366 miles
PASS
Mileage131 miles
PASS
Mileage40,035 miles
Since last MOT+11,317 miles
PASS
Mileage28,718 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

RegistrationMP03 CWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1800cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MP03 CWU

What car is MP03 CWU?

MP03 CWU is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1800cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MP03 CWU?

The last recorded mileage for MP03 CWU was 78,523 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP03 CWU passed its MOT?

MP03 CWU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2017.

Is MP03 CWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP03 CWU 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 MP03 CWU?

MP03 CWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.