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SB03 JNZ

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 148,705 miles on the clock, averaging 7,890 miles per year, around 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 SB03 JNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,890

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,562
Average per year7,890
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 JNZ 50k75k100k124k149k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage148,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,562 miles
PASS
Mileage137,143 miles
Since last MOT+10,873 miles
PASS
Mileage126,270 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage124,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,889 miles
PASS
Mileage122,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,964 miles
PASS
Mileage120,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,385 miles
Since last MOT+12,555 miles
PASS
Mileage107,830 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage105,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage99,207 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,118 miles
Since last MOT+10,311 miles
PASS
Mileage88,807 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage88,006 miles
Since last MOT+12,005 miles
PASS
Mileage76,001 miles
Since last MOT+14,044 miles
PASS
Mileage61,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,957 miles
Since last MOT+11,517 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,440 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 JNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 JNZ

What car is SB03 JNZ?

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

What is the mileage of SB03 JNZ?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 JNZ was 148,705 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 JNZ passed its MOT?

SB03 JNZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 8 Nov 2018.

Is SB03 JNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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