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SB03 AWJ

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 AWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,996

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

Below average
Latest reading111,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,246
Average per year5,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 AWJ 66k78k89k100k112k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
PASS
Mileage111,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage106,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage103,570 miles
Since last MOT+12,822 miles
PASS
Mileage90,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage82,106 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage73,125 miles
PASS
Mileage143,034 miles
Since last MOT+40,052 miles
PASS
Mileage102,982 miles
Since last MOT+36,892 miles
PASS
Mileage66,090 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

RegistrationSB03 AWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 AWJ

What car is SB03 AWJ?

SB03 AWJ is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

Has SB03 AWJ passed its MOT?

SB03 AWJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 1 Jun 2015.

Is SB03 AWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 AWJ 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 SB03 AWJ?

SB03 AWJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.