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SH03 THU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 104,406 miles on the clock, averaging 6,813 miles per year, 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 THU

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,813

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,985
Average per year6,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 THU 34k52k69k87k104k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,985 miles
PASS
Mileage100,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,075 miles
PASS
Mileage97,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,135 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage88,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage86,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,008 miles
Since last MOT+11,762 miles
PASS
Mileage74,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage66,306 miles
Since last MOT+11,022 miles
PASS
Mileage55,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage54,206 miles
Since last MOT+18,526 miles
PASS
Mileage35,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,498 miles
PASS
Mileage34,182 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 THU
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 THU

What car is SH03 THU?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 THU?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 THU was 104,406 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 THU passed its MOT?

SH03 THU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2016.

Is SH03 THU ULEZ compliant?

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

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