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MV03 MPZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 143,009 miles on the clock, averaging 13,822 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for MV03 MPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,822

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,469
Average per year13,822
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MV03 MPZ 39k65k91k117k143k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,009 miles
Since last MOT+23,469 miles
PASS
Mileage119,540 miles
Since last MOT+15,423 miles
PASS
Mileage104,117 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,115 miles
Since last MOT+15,399 miles
PASS
Mileage88,716 miles
Since last MOT+14,674 miles
PASS
Mileage74,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,042 miles
Since last MOT+13,060 miles
PASS
Mileage60,982 miles
Since last MOT+13,009 miles
PASS
Mileage47,973 miles
Since last MOT+9,065 miles
PASS
Mileage38,908 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 MPZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MV03 MPZ

What car is MV03 MPZ?

MV03 MPZ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV03 MPZ?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 MPZ was 143,009 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 MPZ passed its MOT?

MV03 MPZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2013.

Is MV03 MPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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