Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 149,167 miles on the clock, averaging 10,612 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 THZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,167 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,752 |
| Average per year | 10,612 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MV03 THZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About MV03 THZ
What car is MV03 THZ?
MV03 THZ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MV03 THZ?
The last recorded mileage for MV03 THZ was 149,167 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MV03 THZ passed its MOT?
MV03 THZ has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 12 Sep 2018.
Is MV03 THZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV03 THZ 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 THZ?
MV03 THZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.