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MV03 XKK

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 149,861 miles on the clock, averaging 6,306 miles per year, 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 XKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,306

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,861 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,136
Average per year6,306
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MV03 XKK 85k102k118k134k150k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,136 miles
PASS
Mileage145,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,509 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,216 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage132,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,465 miles
PASS
Mileage126,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,493 miles
PASS
Mileage124,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage119,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage114,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,467 miles
PASS
Mileage107,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,823 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage101,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage93,747 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage85,418 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 XKK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
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 XKK

What car is MV03 XKK?

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

What is the mileage of MV03 XKK?

The last recorded mileage for MV03 XKK was 149,861 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MV03 XKK passed its MOT?

MV03 XKK has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2016.

Is MV03 XKK ULEZ compliant?

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

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