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SH03 SZW

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 116,871 miles on the clock, averaging 8,594 miles per year, around 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 SZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,871
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,594

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,493
Average per year8,594
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 SZW 29k51k73k95k117k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,871 miles
Since last MOT+11,493 miles
PASS
Mileage105,378 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,374 miles
Since last MOT+20,064 miles
PASS
Mileage85,310 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,295 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage76,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage70,219 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage63,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage57,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage52,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage46,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,442 miles
PASS
Mileage41,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,325 miles
Since last MOT+12,410 miles
PASS
Mileage28,915 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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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 SZW
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 SZW

What car is SH03 SZW?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 SZW?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 SZW was 116,871 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 SZW passed its MOT?

SH03 SZW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 1 Dec 2016.

Is SH03 SZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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