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MV03 MZX

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 108,403 miles on the clock, averaging 1,849 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 MV03 MZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,403
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
1,849

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading108,403 miles
Reading date
Miles last year909
Average per year1,849
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV03 MZX 77k85k93k101k108k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,403 miles
Since last MOT+909 miles
PASS
Mileage107,494 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,485 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
PASS
Mileage107,236 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,233 miles
Since last MOT+411 miles
PASS
Mileage106,822 miles
Since last MOT+485 miles
PASS
Mileage106,337 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage98,426 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,393 miles
PASS
Mileage135,751 miles
Since last MOT+46,161 miles
PASS
Mileage89,590 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage84,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,837 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage78,540 miles
Since last MOT+954 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,586 miles
Since last MOT+22,581 miles
PASS
Mileage55,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,005 miles
Since last MOT+15,270 miles
PASS
Mileage39,735 miles
Since last MOT+14,378 miles
PASS
Mileage25,357 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,353 miles
Since last MOT+11,570 miles
PASS
Mileage13,783 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage5,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage88,789 miles
Since last MOT+11,366 miles
PASS
Mileage77,423 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 MZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 MZX

What car is MV03 MZX?

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

What is the mileage of MV03 MZX?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 MZX was 108,403 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 MZX passed its MOT?

MV03 MZX has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2022.

Is MV03 MZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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