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MV03 RCU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 81,832 miles on the clock, averaging 4,040 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV03 RCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,040

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 reading81,832 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year4,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV03 RCU 7k25k44k63k82k '06'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,832 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage78,087 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,062 miles
Since last MOT+16,493 miles
PASS
Mileage61,569 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,565 miles
Since last MOT+402 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage58,419 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,952 miles
PASS
Mileage55,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage52,383 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage46,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage39,877 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,845 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage36,339 miles
Since last MOT+12,264 miles
PASS
Mileage24,075 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,254 miles
PASS
Mileage18,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage17,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage16,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,634 miles
PASS
Mileage14,563 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage13,227 miles
Since last MOT+1,356 miles
PASS
Mileage11,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,719 miles
PASS
Mileage10,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,685 miles
PASS
Mileage8,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,750 miles
PASS
Mileage6,717 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 RCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MV03 RCU

What car is MV03 RCU?

MV03 RCU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MV03 RCU?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 RCU was 81,832 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 RCU passed its MOT?

MV03 RCU has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2024.

Is MV03 RCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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