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MV03 MSX

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 100,610 miles on the clock, averaging 4,490 miles per year, well below 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 MSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,490

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

Low mileage
Latest reading100,610 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,490
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV03 MSX 32k49k66k83k101k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,610 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,604 miles
Since last MOT+707 miles
PASS
Mileage99,897 miles
Since last MOT+1,070 miles
PASS
Mileage98,827 miles
Since last MOT+1,447 miles
PASS
Mileage97,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,403 miles
PASS
Mileage95,977 miles
Since last MOT+1,165 miles
PASS
Mileage94,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage93,480 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,473 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage92,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage85,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,169 miles
PASS
Mileage80,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,898 miles
PASS
Mileage73,669 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage65,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,968 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage49,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,977 miles
PASS
Mileage39,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage31,507 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 MSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
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 MSX

What car is MV03 MSX?

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

What is the mileage of MV03 MSX?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 MSX was 100,610 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 MSX passed its MOT?

MV03 MSX has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2021.

Is MV03 MSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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