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MV03 VBT

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 143,269 miles on the clock, averaging 7,475 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MV03 VBT

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,475

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,612
Average per year7,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MV03 VBT 41k67k92k118k143k '05'19'14

Check MV03 VBT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage143,269 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage132,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,657 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage121,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage119,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
PASS
Mileage111,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage106,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,604 miles
PASS
Mileage94,603 miles
Since last MOT+10,911 miles
PASS
Mileage83,692 miles
Since last MOT+9,525 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,167 miles
PASS
Mileage76,447 miles
Since last MOT+14,621 miles
PASS
Mileage61,826 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
PASS
Mileage55,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,347 miles
PASS
Mileage47,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage44,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage41,109 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 VBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
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 VBT

What car is MV03 VBT?

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

What is the mileage of MV03 VBT?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 VBT was 143,269 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 VBT passed its MOT?

MV03 VBT has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 27 Jul 2019.

Is MV03 VBT ULEZ compliant?

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

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