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SL03 WEW

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 174,500 miles on the clock, averaging 7,690 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 WEW

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,690

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,823
Average per year7,690
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 WEW 56k86k115k145k175k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage174,500 miles
Since last MOT+18,823 miles
PASS
Mileage155,677 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,645 miles
Since last MOT+72,778 miles
PASS
Mileage82,867 miles
PASS
Mileage101,216 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,199 miles
Since last MOT+2,658 miles
PASS
Mileage98,541 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage93,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
PASS
Mileage91,598 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,584 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage89,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage87,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage84,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage81,364 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage77,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,726 miles
PASS
Mileage73,966 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage68,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage61,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage55,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,858 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 WEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 WEW

What car is SL03 WEW?

SL03 WEW is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 WEW?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 WEW was 174,500 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 WEW passed its MOT?

SL03 WEW has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 17 Dec 2021.

Is SL03 WEW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 WEW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SL03 WEW?

SL03 WEW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.