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SB03 VXU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourBlue
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 1796cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 7 (42% pass rate). It has 66,740 miles on the clock, averaging 4,543 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SB03 VXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
42%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,543

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

Low mileage
Latest reading66,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year38
Average per year4,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 VXU 38k45k52k60k67k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,740 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage59,683 miles
Since last MOT+6,915 miles
PASS
Mileage52,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,010 miles
Since last MOT+14,116 miles
PASS
Mileage29,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,894 miles
Since last MOT+16,437 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,457 miles
PASS
Mileage38,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,305 miles
Since last MOT+211 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,094 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 VXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 VXU

What car is SB03 VXU?

SB03 VXU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 VXU?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 VXU was 66,740 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 VXU passed its MOT?

SB03 VXU has had 12 MOT tests with a 42% pass rate (5 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2012.

Is SB03 VXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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