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MV03 MMX

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 28,415 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for MV03 MMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
28,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading28,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV03 MMX 58k58k58k58k58k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage28,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage22,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage19,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,669 miles
PASS
Mileage17,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage13,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage7,743 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage2,771 miles
PASS
Mileage78,464 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage74,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,677 miles
PASS
Mileage72,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage67,692 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage58,761 miles
Since last MOT+450 miles
PASS
Mileage58,311 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 MMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 MMX

What car is MV03 MMX?

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

What is the mileage of MV03 MMX?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 MMX was 28,415 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 MMX passed its MOT?

MV03 MMX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 8 Mar 2017.

Is MV03 MMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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