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SH03 HWU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 66,228 miles on the clock, averaging 4,842 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 SH03 HWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,228
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
4,842

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

Low mileage
Latest reading66,228 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,842
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH03 HWU 17k29k42k54k66k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,228 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,466 miles
PASS
Mileage60,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage57,406 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,316 miles
PASS
Mileage50,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage43,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage36,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage30,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,521 miles
PASS
Mileage28,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage25,085 miles
Since last MOT+242 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage20,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage16,850 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

RegistrationSH03 HWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 HWU

What car is SH03 HWU?

SH03 HWU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 HWU?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 HWU was 66,228 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 HWU passed its MOT?

SH03 HWU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2016.

Is SH03 HWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 HWU 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 SH03 HWU?

SH03 HWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.