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MV03 KLC

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 101,436 miles on the clock, averaging 5,502 miles per year, 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 MV03 KLC

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,502

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading101,436 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,135
Average per year5,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV03 KLC 21k41k61k81k101k '07'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage101,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage99,301 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,276 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage96,792 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage92,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,607 miles
Since last MOT+11,447 miles
PASS
Mileage81,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage72,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,917 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage66,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,314 miles
PASS
Mileage61,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage56,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage51,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage46,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage40,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage34,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage27,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,696 miles
PASS
Mileage21,017 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

RegistrationMV03 KLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MV03 KLC

What car is MV03 KLC?

MV03 KLC is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV03 KLC?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 KLC was 101,436 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 KLC passed its MOT?

MV03 KLC has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 16 Aug 2021.

Is MV03 KLC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV03 KLC 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 MV03 KLC?

MV03 KLC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.