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SB03 VXM

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 129,097 miles on the clock, averaging 7,066 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 VXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,066

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,201
Average per year7,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 VXM 29k54k79k104k129k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage129,097 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage121,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,635 miles
PASS
Mileage111,261 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage100,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,806 miles
Since last MOT+19,354 miles
PASS
Mileage74,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,530 miles
PASS
Mileage70,922 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,904 miles
PASS
Mileage67,015 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage60,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage48,635 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,561 miles
PASS
Mileage40,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage35,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,448 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,159 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 VXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 VXM

What car is SB03 VXM?

SB03 VXM is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 VXM?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 VXM was 129,097 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 VXM passed its MOT?

SB03 VXM has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 11 Sep 2020.

Is SB03 VXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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